Mithraeum House (Casa del Mitreo) is an impressive Roman house just outside the city walls of Mérida, built at the end of the 1st century and the beginning of the 2nd century AC. The name Mithraeum …
The Archaeological heritage sites of Mérida
The city of Emerita Augusta was founded in 25 BC by Augustus, to resettle honourably discharged soldiers from the Roman army from two veteran legions of the Cantabrian Wars (the Legio V Alaudae and …
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Amphitheatre of Mérida
The Amphitheatre of Mérida (Anfiteatro de Mérida) was completed in 8 BC in the Roman colony of Emerita Augusta, present-day Mérida, Spain. It was built for gladiatorial fights and the hunting and …
Roman peristyle garden
A large porticoed garden is behind the Roman theatre stage wall (scaenae frons) in Mérida. Above all, this peristyle garden served as a recreation and rest area. Statues of members of the Imperial …
Acueducto de los Milagros, Mérida
The Mérida aqueduct is popularly known as Acueducto de Los Milagros. This translates as the Miraculous Aqueduct. Hardly surprising due to the incredible feat of engineering, its stunning appearance …
Roman Theatre, Mérida
The Roman Theatre (Teatro Romano) in Mérida, constructed in the years 16 and 15 BC, is Europe's best conserved, and after restoration, the only Roman theatre which continues to be used today for live …
Alcazaba of Mérida
Abderramán II built the Alcazaba of Mérida in 835 AD. It is the oldest preserved Muslim defensive fortress in the Iberian Peninsula. The purpose of the Alcazaba was: To serve as the seat of the …
Templo de Diana, Mérida
The Templo de Diana (Temple of Diana) is a Roman temple built late in the 1st century BC, in the city of Augusta Emerita. At the time, this was the capital of the Roman province of Lusitania, …
Castillo Gibralfaro, Malaga
Castillo Gibralfaro stands on Mount Gibralfaro on the southern coast of Spain, overlooking the city of Malaga, the Alcazaba, and the Mediterranean Sea. The views are amazing! You’ll be taking loads of …