Equestrian statue of Augustus, Mérida

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The equestrian statue of Augustus is a bronze statue of Augustus, the first Roman emperor, riding a horse. It dates from 2007 and is in Mérida, Spain, located on a roundabout at the intersection of the Avenida de Portugal and the Avenida Reina Sofía. Emerita Augusta, today Mérida, was founded as a Roman colony in 25 BC at the order of Augustus to serve as a retreat for the veteran soldiers of the legions V Alaudae and X Gemina. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'18"N, 6°21'51"W

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Equestrian statue of Augustus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alcazaba de Mérida, Lusitania Bridge, Puente Romano, Co-Cathedral of Saint Mary Major.

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Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
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Church
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Bridge
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