In addition to the extensive living areas, a basilica and a seven-roomed baptistery have been uncovered in Torre de Palma.
[1][2] The villa of Torre de Palma is located about 5 km northwest of Monforte on the main road to Vaiamonte .
From the estate Herdade da Palma a signposted, unpaved road leads to the fenced area.
The remains of the villa were discovered in 1947 and until 1956, excavations were conducted under the direction of the Portuguese archaeologist Manuel Heleno.
An Early Christian construction of a palace basilica and a baptistery in the northern part of the estate, where there were also two associated burial grounds.
[5] The dining room, the triclinium, is decorated with frescoes on the walls and a mosaic of floral motifs on the floor.
[8] The initially 26 m long pillared basilica later received an extension on its south side, which contained a seven-roomed baptistery.
The structure in the western part of the villa became cluttered due to a small church built after the Reconquista.
Other finds include glass from Egyptus and Syria Palaestina as well as some Byzantine jewellery and a statue of Cupid.