Emerita Augusta, Mérida

Name: Emerita Augusta
Address: Mérida, Spain

#14 among attractions in Mérida

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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. The city was the capital of the Roman province of Lusitania, and was one of the largest in Hispania with an area of over 20,000 square kilometres. It had three aqueducts and two fora. ()

Local name: Augusta Emerita Built: 25 B.C.E.Coordinates: 38°55'0"N, 6°19'60"W

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Emerita Augusta – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1860 ftW
History museum, Museum
Museo Nacional de Arte Romano, Mérida
9 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...
~1570 ftW
Ruins of Roman amphitheater
Roman Theatre, Mérida
8 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...
~1320 ftW
, Historical place, Amphitheatre
Roman amphitheater, Mérida
7 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 miW
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...
1.1 miW
Bridge
Lusitania Bridge, Mérida
28 min walk • The Lusitania Bridge is a bridge in Mérida, Spain.
1.2 miW
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.
1 miNW
Roman-era aqueduct in a park setting
Acueducto de los Milagros, Mérida
27 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.
~1370 ftNW
Ruins, , Aqueduct
San Lázaro Roman aqueduct, Mérida
7 min walk • The San Lázaro Roman aqueduct is a Roman aqueduct located in Mérida, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1912.
0.7 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Co-Cathedral of Saint Mary Major, Mérida
19 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.
~1240 ftNE
38°55'9"N • 6°19'49"W
Roman circus of Mérida, Mérida
6 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 miW
Historical place,
Roman Forum, Mérida
14 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Emerita Augusta?

Nearby attractions include Roman circus of Mérida, Mérida (6 min walk), Roman amphitheater, Mérida (7 min walk), San Lázaro Roman aqueduct, Mérida (7 min walk), Roman Theatre, Mérida (8 min walk).

How to get to Emerita Augusta by public transport?

The nearest stations to Emerita Augusta:

Bus

Avda. Juan Carlos I - Circo Romano • Lines: A1 (8 min walk)
Avda. Marqués de Paterna • Lines: A1 (10 min walk)

Train

Mérida (16 min walk)