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Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens

Last updated on September 16, 2021
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Overview

Throughout the Roman Empire, wealthy politicians and merchants could be found in every single Roman province. One of the most famous examples of this opulent lifestyle is Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens in West Sussex, near the Roman town of Noviomagus Reginorum (modern-day Chichester).

This expansive villa is the biggest Roman residence ever found in the United Kingdom, with an estimated footprint of 500,000 sq ft – larger than Buckingham Palace.

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  • Type: Ruins, Historic Place, Palace, Garden, Roman
  • Visitor access: Open to visitors

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