Museo Romano Oiasso

The Museo Romano Oiasso is an archaeological museum displaying objects from a Roman settlement that operated as a trading port on the edge of the Bay of Biscay. The collection shows pottery, coins, tools, and everyday items that reveal how people lived and worked in this location about 2000 years ago.

The settlement of Oiasso was a major trading port during Roman times on the northern coast, where ships brought goods and people from the Mediterranean and other regions. The museum was founded to preserve these archaeological discoveries and help visitors understand the story of this ancient port city.

The museum reflects how this area once served as a meeting point where merchants and communities from different regions gathered and traded. Local life was shaped by maritime connections and the movement of goods from distant lands.

Visitors can explore not only the exhibitions inside but also join guided tours that lead to nearby archaeological sites such as an old hermitage and an ancient burial ground. These locations still show remains of Roman occupation and help bring the history to life.

Near the museum lies an ancient Roman mining complex with underground passages and kilns that show how Romans extracted and processed minerals. These industrial traces from antiquity offer a rare chance to see Roman craft techniques directly.

Location: Irun

Inception: 2006

Address: Eskoleta, 1

Phone: +34943639353

Email: info-oiassomuseo@irun.org

Website: http://irun.org/oiasso/home.aspx?tabid=1

GPS coordinates: 43.33980,-1.78777

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:03