San Lázaro Roman aqueduct, Mérida

Name: San Lázaro Roman aqueduct
Address: Mérida, Spain

#8 among attractions in Mérida

Ruins, Unesco, Aqueduct

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The San Lázaro Roman aqueduct is a Roman aqueduct located in Mérida, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1912. ()

Unesco: from 1993Area: 51.57 acres (0.0806 mi²)Coordinates: 38°55'12"N, 6°20'7"W

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San Lázaro Roman aqueduct – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo Nacional de Arte Romano, Roman Theatre, Roman amphitheater, Alcazaba de Mérida.

~1630 ftSW
History museum, Museum
Museo Nacional de Arte Romano, Mérida
8 min walk • The Museo Nacional de Arte Romano stands as a testament to the rich Roman heritage of Mérida, Spain. Established to preserve and exhibit the archaeological remains of the ancient city of Augusta Emerita, this museum has become a cornerstone attraction for history...
~1980 ftSW
Ruins of Roman amphitheater
Roman Theatre, Mérida
10 min walk • The Roman Theatre in Mérida, Spain, is an ancient architectural marvel that transports visitors back to the grandeur of the Roman Empire. This well-preserved theatre, constructed during the reign of Emperor Augustus around 15-16 BC, stands as a testament to the...
~1600 ftSW
, Historical place, Amphitheatre
Roman amphitheater, Mérida
8 min walk • The Roman amphitheater in Mérida, Spain, is a magnificent testament to the grandeur of ancient Roman architecture and entertainment. Built during the reign of Emperor Augustus in the 8th century BC, this historical landmark is a part of the Archaeological Ensemble of...
0.7 miSW
Historical place
Alcazaba de Mérida, Mérida
19 min walk • The Alcazaba de Mérida is a formidable historical landmark nestled in the heart of Mérida, Spain. This ancient fortress, dating back to the 9th century, stands as a testament to the city's rich past, offering visitors a glimpse into the era of Moorish rule in the...
1 miW
Bridge
Lusitania Bridge, Mérida
26 min walk • The Lusitania Bridge is a bridge in Mérida, Spain.
1.2 miSW
Bridge
Puente Romano, Mérida
30 min walk • The Puente Romano is a Roman bridge over the Guadiana River at Mérida in southwest Spain. It is the world's longest surviving bridge from ancient times, having once featured an estimated overall length of 755 m with 62 spans. Today, there are 60 spans on a length of 721 m between the abutments.
0.8 miNW
Roman-era aqueduct in a park setting
Acueducto de los Milagros, Mérida
21 min walk • The Acueducto de los Milagros is the ruins of a Roman aqueduct bridge, part of the aqueduct built to supply water to the Roman colony of Emerita Augusta, today Mérida, Spain.
0.7 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Co-Cathedral of Saint Mary Major, Mérida
18 min walk • The Metropolitan co-cathedral of Saint Mary Major of Mérida is a Roman Catholic cathedral church in Mérida, Extremadura, western Spain. Since 1994, together with the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist of Badajoz, it is the seat of the Archdiocese of Mérida-Badajoz.
~1450 ftE
38°55'9"N • 6°19'49"W
Roman circus of Mérida, Mérida
7 min walk • The Roman circus of Mérida is a ruined Roman circus in Mérida, Spain. Used for chariot racing, it was modelled on the Circus Maximus in Rome and other circus buildings throughout the empire. Measuring more than 400 m in length and 30 m of width, it is one of the best preserved examples of the Roman circus.
0.5 miSW
Historical place,
Roman Forum, Mérida
12 min walk • The Roman Forum is an archaeological area in Mérida, Spain. It was the main public area of the Roman city of Emerita Augusta, founded in 25 BC by Emperor Augustus. The city had another forum, the Provincial Forum, built in 50 AD.
0.8 miW
Bridge,
Albarregas Roman bridge, Mérida
20 min walk • The Albarregas Roman bridge is a Roman bridge located in Mérida, Spain. The bridge, which is built of granite, crosses the river Albarregas, a tributary of the Guadiana. It is part of the Vía de la Plata. It has been protected since 1912. It is a Bien de Interés Cultural and part of a World Heritage Site.

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Which popular attractions are close to San Lázaro Roman aqueduct?

Nearby attractions include Museo Abierto de Mérida, Mérida (3 min walk), Centro de Interpretación del Circo Romano, Mérida (4 min walk), Emerita Augusta, Mérida (7 min walk), Roman circus of Mérida, Mérida (7 min walk).

How to get to San Lázaro Roman aqueduct by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Lázaro Roman aqueduct:

Bus

Avda. Juan Carlos I - Circo Romano • Lines: A1 (3 min walk)
Avda. Extremadura 25 • Lines: A1 (5 min walk)

Train

Mérida (11 min walk)