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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Bracara Augusta โ€“ Iria Flavia

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Bracara Augusta โ€“ Iria Flavia
Dual Roman settlements in Galicia, northwestern Spain


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 15 Mar 2026 at 19:21
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Located in modern-day Braga and Padrรณn, Galicia, Spain
  • Bracara Augusta founded circa 27 BCE as a Roman military and administrative centre
  • Iria Flavia developed as a riverside port settlement from the 1st century CE
  • Both sites contain well-preserved archaeological remains including mosaics, inscriptions, and fortifications

Bracara Augusta and Iria Flavia represent two significant Roman urban centres in the province of Hispania, situated in ...

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