Santiponce

Santiponce Essentials

Santiponce preserves the remains of Italica, the first Roman city founded in Hispania and the birthplace of emperors Trajan and Hadrian. The archaeological site features one of the empire’s largest amphitheaters, intricate mosaics, and grand public baths. Beyond the Roman ruins, the town is home to the 14th-century Monastery of San Isidoro del Campo, a fortified religious complex showcasing Mudejar and Gothic architecture and the tomb of Guzmán el Bueno.