Área Arqueológica do Freixo

Área Arqueológica do Freixo is an archaeological site in Marco de Canaveses containing Roman residential buildings, bathing facilities, a marketplace area, and burial grounds from ancient times. The site spreads across a large expanse of land with clearly defined excavated zones and remaining structures.

This settlement began as a pre-Roman community in ancient times and later became integrated into the Roman Empire, with structures from the 1st century BC onward. The transition demonstrates how the region evolved through Roman expansion and influence.

The Interpretive Center here displays how local life transformed when Roman rule arrived and brought different customs to the region. The exhibitions help you see how the community adapted to these new influences.

The site is walkable on foot, but wear sturdy shoes since the ground is uneven and there is little shade in most areas. Plan for adequate time to explore all zones and bring water, especially on warm days.

Roman ruins lie buried beneath the modern village of Santa Maria do Freixo, with archaeological remains scattered across both inhabited areas and excavated zones. This blending of past settlement with present-day life makes the location unusual.