Don Álvaro

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Don Álvaro is a municipality located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2012 census, the municipality has a population of 758 inhabitants. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~790 ppl (2019)Area: 12.36 mi²Coordinates: 38°50'54"N, 6°16'29"W

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Don Álvaro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

5.9 miNW
History museum, Museum
Museo Nacional de Arte Romano, Mérida
151 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...
5.8 miNW
Ruins of Roman amphitheater
Roman Theatre, Mérida
147 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...
5.8 miNW
, Historical place, Amphitheatre
Roman amphitheater, Mérida
148 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...
6 miNW
Historical place
Alcazaba de Mérida, Mérida
153 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...
6.1 miNW
Bridge
Puente Romano, Mérida
155 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.
5.9 miNW
Ruins, , Aqueduct
San Lázaro Roman aqueduct, Mérida
152 min walk • The San Lázaro Roman aqueduct is a Roman aqueduct located in Mérida, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1912.
6.1 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Co-Cathedral of Saint Mary Major, Mérida
156 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.
5.7 miNW
38°55'9"N • 6°19'49"W
Roman circus of Mérida, Mérida
147 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.
6 miNW
Historical place,
Roman Forum, Mérida
153 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.
5.7 miNW
Area
Emerita Augusta, Mérida
145 min walk • Augusta Emerita, also called Emerita Augusta, was a Roman colonia founded in 25 BC in present day Mérida, Spain. The city was founded by Roman Emperor Augustus to resettle Emeriti soldiers from the veteran legions of the Cantabrian Wars, these being Legio V Alaudae, Legio X Gemina, and possibly Legio XX Valeria Victrix.
5.6 miNW
38°54'40"N • 6°20'28"W
Casa del Mitreo, Mérida
144 min walk • Monuments and statues, Museum, Historical place