Proserpina Dam

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The Proserpina Dam is a Roman gravity dam in Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain, dating to the 1st or 2nd century AD. It was built as part of the infrastructure which supplied the city of Emerita Augusta with water. ()

Local name: Embalse de Proserpina Unesco: from 1993Length: 1404 ftHeight: 39 ftCoordinates: 38°58'11"N, 6°22'4"W

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

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

3.9 miSE
History museum, Museum
Museo Nacional de Arte Romano, Mérida
100 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...
4.1 miSE
Ruins of Roman amphitheater
Roman Theatre, Mérida
104 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...
4 miSE
, Historical place, Amphitheatre
Roman amphitheater, Mérida
103 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...
4 miS
Historical place
Alcazaba de Mérida, Mérida
101 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...
3.7 miS
Bridge
Lusitania Bridge, Mérida
96 min walk • The Lusitania Bridge is a bridge in Mérida, Spain.
4.1 miS
Bridge
Puente Romano, Mérida
105 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.
3.2 miS
Roman-era aqueduct in a park setting
Acueducto de los Milagros, Mérida
81 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.
3.8 miSE
Ruins, , Aqueduct
San Lázaro Roman aqueduct, Mérida
98 min walk • The San Lázaro Roman aqueduct is a Roman aqueduct located in Mérida, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1912.
3.8 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Co-Cathedral of Saint Mary Major, Mérida
98 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.
4 miSE
38°55'9"N • 6°19'49"W
Roman circus of Mérida, Mérida
103 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.
3.9 miS
Historical place,
Roman Forum, Mérida
99 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.