Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida

Overview

The colony of Augusta Emerita, which became present-day Mérida in Estremadura, was founded in 25 B.C. at the end of the Spanish Campaign and was the capital of Lusitania. The well-preserved remains of the old city include, in particular, a large bridge over the Guadiana, an amphitheatre, a theatre, a vast circus and an exceptional water-supply system. It is an excellent example of a provincial Roman capital during the empire and in the years afterwards.

Selection Criteria

(iii)(iv)

Components(22 locations)

• •Local Forum664-015
• •Cornalvo Dam664-013
• •Proserpina Dam664-014
• •Temple of Diana664-020
• •The Roman Circus664-010
• •Alcantarilla Bridge664-003
• •San Lázaro Aqueduct664-002
• •Sta. Eulalia Obelisk664-018
• •Los Milagros Aqueduct664-001
• •Casa Herrera Basilica664-008
• •Sta. Catalina Basilica664-007
• •Thermal Baths at Alange664-022
• •National Museum of Roman Art664-017
• •Trajan's Arch, Concordia Temple664-006
• •Roman Bridge over Albarregas River664-019
• •Thermal Baths at Reyes Huertas St.664-021
• •Roman Wall and Albarrana Islamic Tower664-016
• •The Mithraeum House - The Columbaria Funerary Area664-011
• •Church of Sta. Clara and Visigothic Art Collection664-012
• •Roman Theatre, Amphitheatre, the Amphitheatre House664-005
• •Sta. Eulalia Basilica: Interpretation Centre, Temple of Mars664-009
• •Guadiana River Dam, Roman Bridge over Guadiana River, Alcazaba664-004

Details

Countries

Spain

ISO Codes

ES

Area

30.77 ha

Coordinates

38.9161, -6.3378