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Established by the Romans in 25 B.C., Merida retains an extensive collection of Roman ruins and has a fabulous museum devoted to Roman history.

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More info. on the Roman Theater and Anfiteatro

Shopping and Eating in Merida

The Arte Romano Museum

The Roman bridge

The Aqueduct

Excavations at the Church of Santa Eulalia

The Alcazaba

Click here for a full size photograph of the theater.

Able to hold 6000 spectators, the Roman Theater is one of the premier sights of Merida. The nearby Anfiteatro was the site of battles between Roman gladiators and could hold as may as 15,000 people.

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Some more photos of Merida.

The Plaza de Espana in Merida

The political and cultural center of Hispania Rome, Merida was conquered by the Muslims in 713 A.D. After a 500 year period of decline, the city was virtually abandoned until the 1500's.

Photo above: Excavations of Roman ruins.

We visited Merida in October. Despite the rainy weather, I really enjoyed walking among the ruins and exploring the town. If Roman history is your interest, you will definitely want to visit this city.

Visit the The Arte Romano Museum

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