Merida

South of Trujillo by dual carriageway 85 kms (53 miles) A5.71km (44 miles) S of Caceres.

Established by the Romans in 25 BC, Merida Emerita Augusta became the capital of the Lusitania Province, and one of the most important cities in the Roman Empire.

Merida offers an extensive and impressive collection of very well preserved Roman ruins, such as its theatre, amphitheatre and Roman bridge in excellent condition which crosses the Guadiana River.

In the 1980's The Museum of Roman Art was opened in order to house a superb collection of Roman statues, mosaics and unusual artefacts.

Today, Merida is the administrative capital of Extremadura.The “Archeological Ensemble of Merida” is a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1993.

Oficina de Turismo T: 924 009 730