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Roman Remains of Pollentia

Ancient Roman town & theatre in the north of Mallorca

featured in Sights & Sites

Pollentia was founded by the consul Qintus Caecilius Metellus in 123 BC in the strategic location between the bays of Pollenca and Alcudia. It was the most important city in the Balearics duing the Roman period and covered an area of 15-20 hectares.

Artefacts of the site were first discovered in the 17th century but excavations were not started until 1923. The work still continues today and is funded by the Consorci de la Ciutat Romana de Pol-lentia.

There are three areas open to the public – the theatre, the forum and the residential area of La Portella. There is also a museum, the Museu Monografic de Pol-lentia in the centre of Alcudia (by the church) which displays many of the objects found on the site.

When to come

The museum and the Roman ruins are open Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 20:30 and weekends from 09:30 to 14:30. Closed on bank holidays.

How to get passes

Tickets provide entry to the museum and the ruins. They're available on site and can also be booked by phone, call +34 971 897 102.

Location

Map of the surrounding area

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