Itálica Ruins

Roman ruins twenty minutes from Seville, at Santiponce — the remains of one of the earliest Roman cities in Spain, birthplace of emperors, where a vast amphitheater, mosaic-floored houses, and paved streets survive across an open archaeological site. Walking the ancient grid among the mosaics gives a vivid sense of provincial Roman life, and fans may recognize the amphitheater from 'Game of Thrones.' For visitors, it's an easy, rewarding day trip from the city — a chance to wander genuine Roman streets and stand in a great arena, far less crowded than Italy's famous sites and steeped in real imperial history.