The colony of Augusta Emerita, which became present-day Mérida in Estremadura, was founded in 25 B.C. at the end of the Spanish Campaign and was
the capital of Lusitania. The well-preserved remains of the old city include, in
particular, a large bridge over the Guadiana, an amphitheatre, a theatre, a vast
circus and an exceptional water-supply system. It is an excellent example of a
provincial Roman capital during the empire and in the years afterwards.
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The remains of the old city, complete and well preserved, include, in particular, a large bridge over the Guadiana, an amphitheatre, a theatre, a vast circus and and an exceptional water supply system.
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It is an excellent example of a provincial Roman caiptal during
the Empire and in the years following.
This is where the Romans went to relax and to be entertained. The theatre, which was donated to the city by the Emperor Agrippa in 24 B.C., was a perfect place to see plays. The stage is beautifully decorated with marble and the acoustics are superb.
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