Empúries was the gateway of Greek and Roman culture to the Iberian Peninsula. This site preserves the remains of a Greek town - the colonial enclave of Emporion - and a Roman town - the former Emporiae - founded in the early 1st century BC on the foundations of a Roman military camp which had been set up during the previous century.
You should go and see the mosaics of the old stately homes, the sculpture of Asclepius and the imposing Roman Forum. The MAC-Empúries organizes very interesting guided tours.
The first excavations on the site began in 1908 and since then constant scientific recovery work has been performed. Among the ruins of Empúries you can visit the Greek town, the Roman town and the archaeology museum.
During the summer there are dramatised visits and visits for families in different languages.
Opening Hours
From October 1st to November 15th From Monday to Sunday: 10am - 6pm From November 16th to February 15th From Tuesday to Sunday: 10am - 5pm
From February 16th to May 31st From Monday to Sunday: 10am - 6pm From June 1st to September 31st From Monday to Sunday: 10am - 8pm
Easter week: From 10 am-7 pm.
Closed on: December 25th and 26th, January 1-6 and every Monday until February 15th
Admission prices The price includes the visit to the site and museum and audio guide for individual public Individual: 5.50 € Adults over 65: 4.50 € Minors under 16: free admittance
For further information:
+34972770208
Archaeology Museum of Catalonia (MAC)