- Beja is a cathedral city located near the river Guadiana in the Alentejo Region of southern Portugal.
- It was founded as Pax Julia by Julius Caesar in 48 BCE, becoming Pax Augusta under Augustus and was in the Province of Lusitania.
Roman Sites
- A Roman Arch
- The Arch is still standing at the Evora Gate attached to the Castle of Beja.
- Castle of Beja
- The Walls of the Castle are constructed out of the walls of the Roman City of Pax Julia.
Museums
- Museum of Queen Eleanor
- Located at Largo da Conceicao 5, 7800-131, Beja.
- The Museum holds an archeological collection of artifacts which includes the Roman period.
- Centro de Archeologia e Artes
- Located at Praca da Republica 42,7800-426, Beja.
- The museum is currently closed, but will display remains of the Roman Temple and Roman Forum.
Roman Roads
- A Roman Road connected Beja with Merida (Emerita Augusta).
Other Roman Sites Nearby
- Roman Ruins of Pisoes
- These are the remains of an unusually well preserved 1st century CE Villa rustica, which is located 6 miles (10km) to the west of Beja.
- The villa mosaics are intact as are a large part of the baths.
- Roman Bridge
- The bridge is over the river Odivelas, and is located on the N 258-1, 20 miles (33km) north of Beja.
Beja Castle, Beja