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Ampurias - Neapolis

The lower town is entered through the remains of a once massive town gate. Beyond this is a small square, to the left of which are the remains of a temple dedicated to the god of healing Asklepios (Aesculapius), with a cast of a statue which was found here. Adjoining are the foundations of another temple, probably dedicated to Hygeia, Asklepios's consort.

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On the far side of the square was a large temple of Zeus Serapis (seen as a fusion of Zeus and Asklepios). From here the broad main street leads to the Agora (market place), near which is an Early Christian basilica. Farther on are remains of mosaic pavements in geometric designs.

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Museum
In the lower town of Ampurias is the museum, housed in the church of a former Servite monastery. In addition to the original of the statue from the temple of Asklepios the Museum displays models and finds from the site illustrating the life of an ancient Greek and Roman town.
Address
Museum of Archeology
17130 Empuries-L'escala
Empuries
Spain
Hours
June 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close20:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:00
October 1 to May 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
Always opened on:
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Always closed on:
Catalunya Day - Spain (September 11)
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