Roman Segóbriga & Lapis Specularis Mines
Step back in time to the heart of Roman Hispania with a captivating journey to Segóbriga, the best-preserved Roman site on the Meseta. You'll walk among the echoes of a powerful city, observing the remains of temples, a theater, and luxurious baths that once defined its bustling life. This ancient hub, built upon earlier Celtic settlements, thrived on mining and agriculture, a testament to Roman ingenuity. The adventure continues into the Alcarria conquense, where you'll descend into the historic Lapis Specularis mines, also known as Cuevas de Sanabrio. Here, the earth reveals its secrets: the gypsum crystal that illuminated Roman homes. It's a tangible connection to a civilization that shaped the landscape, a journey that reveals the deep roots of human endeavor in this corner of Cuenca.