Mérida in Extremadura
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Emerita Augusta

The roman colony of Emerita Augusta was founded in 25 BC by Octavius Augustus, to resettle emeritus soldiers discharged from the Roman army from two veteran legions of the Cantabrian Wars: Legio V Alaudae and Legio X Gemina. The city was the capital of the Roman province of Lusitania. The term emeritus meant in latin "retired" and referred to retired soldiers with honor.

Located at 38.9167, -6.33333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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25 BC establishments, Lusitania, Roman aqueducts outside Rome, Roman colonies, Roman sites in Spain, Roman towns and cities in Spain, Buildings and structures in Extremadura, Mérida, Spain, World Heritage Sites in Spain, Archaeological sites in Spain, Visitor attractions in Extremadura

Circus Maximus (Mérida)

The Circus Maximus is a Roman hippodrome in Mérida, Spain. Used for chariot racing, it was modelled on the Circus Maximus in Rome and other circus buildings throughout the empire. Measuring more than 400 m in length and 30 m of width, it is one of the best preserved examples of the Roman circus. The circus could house up to 30,000 spectators.

Located at 38.9198, -6.3323 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Ancient chariot racing, Buildings and structures in Mérida, Spain, 1st-century BC architecture, Ancient Roman buildings and structures in Spain, Visitor attractions in Extremadura

Acueducto de los Milagros

The Acueducto de los Milagros (English: Miraculous Aqueduct) is a ruined Roman aqueduct bridge, part of the aqueduct built to supply water to the Roman colony of Emerita Augusta, today Mérida, Spain. Only a relatively small stretch of the aqueduct still stands, consisting of 38 arched pillars standing 25 metres high along a course of some 830 metres . It is constructed from opus mixtum - granite ashlar blocks interspersed with red brick - utilising a double arcade arrangement.

Located at 38.9244, -6.34806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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World Heritage Sites in Spain, Buildings and structures in Mérida, Spain, Roman aqueducts outside Rome, Roman bridges in Spain, Aqueducts in Spain, Visitor attractions in Extremadura

Estadio Romano

Estadio Romano is a multi-use stadium in Mérida, Spain. It is currently used for football matches and is the home ground of Mérida UD. The stadium holds 14,600 people and opened in 1954.

Located at 38.9139, -6.33641 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Football venues in Spain, Mérida UD, Sports venues in Extremadura

Puente Romano (Mérida)

The Puente Romano (Spanish for Roman Bridge) is a Roman bridge over the Guadiana River at Mérida, Spain. It is the longest surviving bridge from ancient times, having once featured an estimated overall length of 755 m with 62 spans. Today, there are 60 spans (three of which are buried on the southern bank) on a length of 721 m between the abutments. Including the approaches, the structure totals 790 m. Annexed to the bridge is the Alcazaba of Mérida, a Moorish fortification built in 835.

Located at 38.9131, -6.35083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Roman bridges in Spain, Deck arch bridges, Stone bridges, Buildings and structures in Mérida, Spain

Alcazaba of Mérida

The Alcazaba is a 9th century Muslim fortification in Mérida, Spain. Like other historical edifices in the city, it is part of the UNESCO Heritage List. Located near the Roman bridge over the Guadiana river, the Puente Romano, it was built by emir Abd ar-Rahman II of Córdoba in 835 to command the city, which had rebelled in 805.

Located at 38.9144, -6.34667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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9th-century architecture, Buildings and structures in Mérida, Spain, Alcazars and Alcazabas in Spain

Mérida amphitheatre

The Amphitheatre of Merida, was built in the roman colony of Emerita Augusta, which was founded in 25 B.C. by Octavius Augustus, to resettle emeritus soldiers discharged from the Roman army from two veteran legions of the Cantabrian Wars: Legio V Alaudae and Legio X Gemina. The city was the capital of the Roman province of Lusitania. The term emeritus meant in latin "retired" and referred to retired soldiers with honor.

Located at 38.9162, -6.33772 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1st-century BC architecture, Buildings and structures in Mérida, Spain, Roman amphitheatres, Ancient Roman buildings and structures in Spain, Visitor attractions in Extremadura

Roman theatre (Mérida)

The Roman Theatre of Mérida is a construction promoted by the consul Vipsanius Agrippa in the Roman city of Emerita Augusta, capital of Lusitania.

Located at 38.9154, -6.3385 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in the 1st century BC, Buildings and structures in Mérida, Spain, Ancient Roman theatre buildings, Ancient Roman buildings and structures in Spain, Theatres in Spain, Visitor attractions in Extremadura

Roman Forum (Mérida)

The Roman Forum is an archaeological area in Mérida, Spain. It was the main public area of the Roman city of Emerita Augusta, founded in 25 BC by Emperor Augustus. The city had another forum, the Provincial Forum, built in 50 AD. Together with the other archaeological sites of the city, it was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1993.

Located at 38.9169, -6.34314 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Mérida, Spain, 1st-century BC architecture, Ancient Roman buildings and structures in Spain, Visitor attractions in Extremadura

Roman Provincial Forum (Mérida)

The Roman Provincial Forum is an archaeological area in Mérida, Spain, built in the 1st century AD. It was a public area of the Roman city of Emerita Augusta, founded in 25 BC. The title of "provincial" came from the city's role as the capital of the province of Lusitania. Together with the Roman Forum and other Roman edifices in the city, it was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1993. The temple received a massive marble decoration during the reign of emperor Claudius.

Located at 38.917, -6.34314 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in the 1st century, Buildings and structures in Mérida, Spain, Ancient Roman buildings and structures in Spain, Visitor attractions in Extremadura

Co-cathedral of Saint Mary Major of Mérida

The Metropolitan co-cathedral of Saint Mary Major of Mérida (Spanish: Concatedral metropolitana de San Maria la Mayor) is a Roman Catholic cathedral church in Mérida, Extremadura, western Spain. Since 1994, together with the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist of Badajoz, it is the seat of the Archdiocese of Mérida-Badajoz.

Located at 38.9163, -6.34714 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Cathedrals in Spain, Churches in Extremadura, 13th-century architecture, Gothic architecture in Spain, Bienes de Interés Cultural