Art and culture
Cancho Roano Archaeological Site Interpretation Centre
Discover the most interesting archaeological secrets of Extremadura.
- Explore
- Centro de Interpretación del Yacimiento Arqueológico Cancho Roano
The best-preserved Tartessian site in the Iberian Peninsula.
Location and Contact:
- Tel.:+34 629 23 52 79
- Opening times
WINTER
Monday-Saturday, 10am-2pm and 4-7pm.
Sundays, 10am-2pm.
SUMMER
Monday-Saturday, 10am-2pm and 5-8pm.
Sundays, 10am-2pm.
- Fee
Free admission.
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Discover the most interesting archaeological secrets of Extremadura.
The Cancho Roano archaeological site is 7 km from the municipality of Zalamea de la Serena, in the province of Badajoz. Cancho Roano was in use between the 7th and 4th centuries BC and has been a National Monument since 1986. At the interpretation centre you can find excellent multimedia displays that explain the site's peculiarities. There is also a large scale model that offers details on the different parts of this unique place.
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Type:
- Archeology
Accessibility:
- Disabled access
- Accessible car park
- Accessible facilities and common areas
- Adapted educational materials
- Access ramps
- Toilet with disabled access
- Toilet for disabled people in common areas
- Toilet with support rails
Theme:
- Art and culture
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