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  1. Mérida (Spanish pronunciation:) is a city and municipality of Spain, part of the Province of Badajoz, and capital of the autonomous community of Extremadura. Located in the western-central part of the Iberian Peninsula at 217 metres above sea level, the city is crossed by the Guadiana and Albarregas rivers.

  2. Mérida is a destination that brings the old Roman Empire back to life. Its Roman theatre is still operating after 2,000 years and in the evenings through the summer it hosts the International Classical Theatre Festival.

    • Teatro Romano (Roman Theatre) A magnificent ancient monument, the Teatro Romano is the most impressive archaeological site in Mérida and the best conserved Roman theater in Europe.
    • National Museum of Roman Art. This superb collection of ancient Roman art is opposite the Teatro Romano. Opened in 1986, the National Museum of Roman Art displays Roman antiquities found at the archaeological sites in Mérida.
    • Anfiteatro Romano (Roman Amphitheatre) Next to the Roman Theater are the excavated remains of the ancient Roman Amphitheater. Built in 8 BC, this massive stadium packed in 15,000 spectators to watch gladiatorial contests.
    • Templo Diana (Temple of Diana) This majestic building is the most beautiful of the ancient Roman sites in Mérida. The enormous temple was an important religious building during the Classical period.
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  4. Discover Mérida, the World Heritage City in Extremadura, where you can explore the best preserved Roman sites in the world. Enjoy the theatre, the festivals, the tapas and the contrasts with the modern city.

  5. Explore Mérida's Roman ruins, Moorish fortress and medieval cathedral in one day. Learn about the city's history, culture and festivals with this guide and map.

  6. Mérida is the capital of the Extremadura region in Spain. Founded in 25 BC, Mérida was once the capital of the Roman province of Lusitania. The city of 59,000 people (2018) still has numerous well-preserved Roman ruins, the group of which were declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993.