Ciudad Romana de Acinipo
Ciudad Romana de Acinipo
Ciudad Romana de Acinipo
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Wednesday
9:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 1:45 PM
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Carlosmarbella
Marbella, Spain806 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Highly recommended if you are in the area, only about 15 minutes from Ronda by car. Free entry, and a quick visit of about 30-45 minutes, even with small children. The theater is sensational, and if you read a little about its history before going, it is well worth it
Written 5 May 2024
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Gyermo
Zaragoza, Spain204 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
Spectacular Roman city to discover. It is located in the middle of nowhere. The guided tour given to us by an archaeologist named Pilar was very interesting and very well documented.
It is a shame that the Andalusian Government does not dedicate a larger budget to this city that seems very important. The theater is one of the most important in Spain.
It is a shame that the Andalusian Government does not dedicate a larger budget to this city that seems very important. The theater is one of the most important in Spain.
Written 20 March 2024
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fssutton1
Charleston, SC889 contributions
Sept 2021
Not to far out of town. Commanding views. Take water. Little bit of an inclined hike to see the whole site but not too difficult. If you like this kind of history this is a great site to visit. Can only walk around the theater currently due to limited construction.
Written 19 September 2021
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Tildasmum
Surrey, UK32 contributions
Jul 2023
We were very lucky to be staying in a villa that was over looked by this magical city. So it was only right that we took a trip there. Although the houses and buildings are no longer standing the baths and amphitheatre are still there. The views are also pretty outstanding!
Written 6 August 2023
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seolram
Leiden, The Netherlands890 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
As an archaeologist I naturally read up on the place, so we could enjoy the whole of the site, not only the (although magnificent) view from the theatre. The theatre itself is great, too bad they don't have any signs, maps etc. with explanation. I can imagine if you're no archaeologist you can't make anything out of the structures other than the theatre.
Most people who go up here are aware of the Roman ruins, but there are also some Bronze age structures (1,100-750 BC), circular hut-structures near the car park, well worth seeking out if you know what you are looking for. (There are actually structures, rounded and rectangular, from several phases of the Bronze age. Also evidence of a Neolithic settlement)
The theatre itself is at the top of the escarpment and seated about 2,000 people and was build between 65-200 AD.
The bathy area was partially restored in more recent times.
The city of Acinipo was about 32 hectare and minted its own money, so really not a minor city!
I think people would be willing to pay a small fee if they were provided with a small leaflet with some explanation of the site or maybe a sign or two on the spot!
Most people who go up here are aware of the Roman ruins, but there are also some Bronze age structures (1,100-750 BC), circular hut-structures near the car park, well worth seeking out if you know what you are looking for. (There are actually structures, rounded and rectangular, from several phases of the Bronze age. Also evidence of a Neolithic settlement)
The theatre itself is at the top of the escarpment and seated about 2,000 people and was build between 65-200 AD.
The bathy area was partially restored in more recent times.
The city of Acinipo was about 32 hectare and minted its own money, so really not a minor city!
I think people would be willing to pay a small fee if they were provided with a small leaflet with some explanation of the site or maybe a sign or two on the spot!
Written 26 August 2013
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Melanie S
21 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
We drove here to see it as we couldn't find any opening hours online. When we arrived it looked amazing, but unfortunately is closed on Mondays/Tuesdays. I've added a photo of current opening hours.
From what we could see over the fence, I think it would definitely be worth a visit. Unfortunately we are only here until Tuesday so won't be able to check it out.
From what we could see over the fence, I think it would definitely be worth a visit. Unfortunately we are only here until Tuesday so won't be able to check it out.
Written 26 June 2017
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DSG01
Dublin71 contributions
Sept 2011 • Couples
A superb example of Roman brilliance and the power of their empire, How on earth did they find this place, how long did it take to build it, its staggering in its strategic location, make sure to walk to the top of the entire hill to get some idea of the genius behind why they picked this point.
A lovely 20 minute drive from Ronda.
Its a steep walk from the car park.
Bring water it gets very hot and dry.
The silence is stunning.
A lovely 20 minute drive from Ronda.
Its a steep walk from the car park.
Bring water it gets very hot and dry.
The silence is stunning.
Written 14 September 2011
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Melissa H
Olvera, Spain76 contributions
Mar 2012 • Friends
There are more impressive Roman remains other places, certainly, but the theater is still impressive, and more importantly for me, I am often here alone. The village was built as a retirement destination for elderly former officers and their families, and the views are impressive. I live nearby, and love to stop in alone, or with friends, to see the view, and commune with the small herd of sheep and two donkeys who graze there. I think this is a wonderful place where almost nobody bothers to go.
Written 23 April 2012
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PFTraveller62
Eastleigh, UK847 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
If you are visiting Ronda, well worth a drive out to see the Roman Ruins. Impressive views across the two valleys. Site has some details in English. Plenty of parking and free to enter. Toilets also available. Also consider this alongside a trip to the winery Bodega Dona Felisa
Written 24 September 2021
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jkrpapaya
41 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
This is a very nice historical site but be aware of fruit flies. One of the many roman ruins in the region of Andalusia, this one offers a nice view of an ancient amphitheater. Equally informative for visitors interested in history and archeology. Free entrance and paper guide provided at the gate. We would have enjoyed to have spent more time there, but with so many flies we left just after taking few pictures.
Written 8 July 2018
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Se puede acceder y realizar la visita con perro?
Written 10 October 2020
Hola a todos, estoy planeando visitar las ruinas de Acinipo con niños. ¿Alguien puede decirme si en la zona o en los alrededores se puede hacer picnic? Gracias de antemano por la respuesta.
Written 27 December 2019
We are planning a 2 month trip to Spain and Portugal with a 6 day side trip to Morocco. We are now looking at driving from Ronda to Gibraltar area in one day after spending the previous night and day in Ronda. What is a recommended route to take where we can make a few stops to see historic and scenic sites? We plan to stay close to Gibraltar that evening and arrive there in the morning to do a half day visit in Gibraltar before moving towards Cadiz.
Written 9 June 2019
edgarvorwerk
Gaucin, Spain
As an amateur archaeologist, I am interested in most ancient sites in Spain. That includes palaeolithic sites and ancient Iberian, Vizigoth, Roman and Moorish habitations.
I need to know, when, Acinipo is open for visits, and if there are staff available to assist with information.
Written 30 May 2017
A Tripadvisor member
Sedona, Arizona
There are no staff to assist with information, at least not on the day we were there. Hours are on the web site for Acinipo but they are subject to change. However, you can climb over the fence anytime.
Written 31 May 2017
La verdad es que tengo la impresión de que abre cuando quiere o cuando hay una afluencia de gente extraordinaria. Cuando yo fui estaba cerrada. Pero la gente debe de saber cómo va esto, porque llegamos y nos quedamos asombrados de que un espacio histórico como este no se abriera en un día de semana (no era lunes) y luego contemplamos boquiabiertos como todo el mundo se iba bajando de sus coches y saltando la valla. Es una valla simplísima y se cruza fácilmente, en muchos sitios es como subir un peldaño y pasar al otro lado. No digo yo que esto esté bien hecho desde el punto de vista ético, pero era lo que había y todos saltaban. Así que entramos de la misma manera y nos dimos un buen paseo por el campo de lo que fue la ciudad, campo sembrado de "ruinas", a medio escavar, pero precioso, interesante... sobre todo el teatro que hay en la parte más alta (se sube bien, es poco trayecto y no tiene una inclinación excesiva). Las vistas son hermosas también. El lugar es muy pacífico.
Se me ocurre decirte que la visita aprovecha si estás muy interesado en ese aspecto de la historia, esa arquitectura y ese costumbrismo... de otra manera no verás más allá que ruinas escasamente excavadas.
Otra cosa que se me ocurre es que yo fui en día de semana. Así que tal vez sí abre los sábados, es más, es muy posible que sólo abra en días de fin de semana.
Saludos
Written 1 October 2016
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