Cornalvo Dam

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The Cornalvo Dam is a Roman gravity dam in Badajoz province, Extremadura, Spain, dating to the 1st or 2nd century AD. The earth dam with stone cladding on the water face is still in use. ()

Local name: Embalse de Cornalvo Unesco: from 1993Coordinates: 38°59'19"N, 6°11'29"W

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ExtremaduraSpain

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Cornalvo Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Pedro de Mérida.

2.8 miS
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San Pedro de Mérida
73 min walk • San Pedro de Mérida is a municipality located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2005 census, the municipality has a population of 845 inhabitants.