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C/ Castilla la Mancha, Alhambra

About this place

The robed figures of the Alhambra constitute one of the most unique testimonies of Roman past from the Campo de Montiel.

They are located in the current Plaza de España, in the very heart of the town, where they form part of a small exhibition space conceived in the manner of a Roman temple.

Its current location allows visitors to encounter these pieces in a central and accessible place, very It is also close to the area around the church of San Bartolomé, one of the most important historical points in the municipality.

These sculptures and altars are reminiscent of ancient times. Laminium, the Roman city which occupied this enclave and achieved considerable importance due to its location on key communication routes and the resources of the surrounding area. Extant documentation indicates that Roman figures and inscriptions have always been linked to the area around the Church of San Bartolomé, built upon the foundations of an ancient Roman temple and constructed using many of its original stones. This continuity reinforces the historical value of the site, demonstrating how the monumental memory of the place remained alive throughout the centuries, from Antiquity to the later development of the town center.

In the space where they are preserved today, one can contemplate a statue of a Roman toga-wearing man placed on a white marble altar, another incomplete female sculpture and three altars with Latin inscriptions. More than isolated pieces, they form a small archaeological ensemble of great visual force, capable of evoking the ancient monumental character of the Roman city.

Visiting the Alhambra's togados allows you to get very close to the classical imprint of the municipality and discover one of the most representative elements of its archaeological heritage.

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  • The statue of the Roman toga-clad man brings us closer to one of the most recognizable images of the classical legacy of the Alhambra.
  • The white marble altar and the three altars with Latin inscriptions enrich the archaeological interest of the site.
  • The incomplete female sculpture also allows us to appreciate the variety of pieces preserved in this small monumental space.
  • Its proximity to the church of San Bartolomé helps to understand the historical continuity of the place from the ancient Laminium to the current town.

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