Bilingual locative plate, in tiles.

Extremadura

Trajan's Arch.

Trajan's Arch.

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At Calle Trajano, Mérida.
Temple of Diana.

Temple of Diana.

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At Calle Romero Leal, Mérida. It fits in the list of buildings and monuments classified as UNESCO heritage in 1993.
Alcazaba (9th century).

Alcazaba (9th century).

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This fortress was build in 835 by the emir Abderramán II, to put an end to frequent rebellions of the locals. This is the view from Plaza del Rastro, Mérida.
Building of A Banca.

Building of A Banca.

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At Plaza del Rastro, Mérida.
Dintel de los Ríos.

Dintel de los Ríos.

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This fountain is located between Calle Puente (on the left) and Calle Cava (on the right), Mérida.
Alcazaba (9th century).

Alcazaba (9th century).

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Southwestern walls of this fortress, made built in 835 by the emir Abdelrramán II. This is a view from the Roman Bridge over River Guadiana, visible in the lower right corner of the photo.
Roman Bridge.

Roman Bridge.

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Over River Guadiana, Mérida.
Church of Holy Mary (Concathedral).

Church of Holy Mary (Concathedral).

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At Plaza de España, Mérida.
Mendoza Palace.

Mendoza Palace.

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Nowadays it's Hotel Palace, located at Plaza de España, Mérida.
Roman Art Museum.

Roman Art Museum.

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At Calle José Ramón Mélida, Mérida. It has a rich collection of archaeological finds dating back to the Roman occupation. The city was founded by the Romans in 25 BC and named Augusta Emerita.
Roman Art Museum.

Roman Art Museum.

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Interesting architecture, meant to get the best natural light in its interior. The building is located at Calle José Ramón Mélida, Mérida.
Roman Amphitheatre's portico.

Roman Amphitheatre's portico.

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A view to southeast in this site of Merida, classified as UNESCO heritage in 1993. When it was founded by the Romans, it was named Augusta Emerita and became the capital of Lusitania - an Iberian province of the Roman Empire.
Roman Amphitheatre.

Roman Amphitheatre.

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Classified as UNESCO heritage in 1993, this amphitheatre is one of the attractions of Mérida.
Roman Theatre (1st century BC).

Roman Theatre (1st century BC).

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This landmark of Mérida, partially in ruins, was classified as UNESCO heritage in 1993 and is regularly used in concerts and theatre plays. Some works have been done on the countertops to make possible those purposes.
Mérida's Roman Theatre.

Mérida's Roman Theatre.

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Built in the years 16 and 15 BC, this landmark is partially in ruins. Nevertheless it was submitted to some interventions on the stage and on the countertops, to be regularly used for concerts and theatre plays. It was classified as UNESCO heritage in 1993.
Mural on corrugated coating.

Mural on corrugated coating.

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On a 1st floor private terrace, at Travesía del Museo, Mérida.
Parador of Mérida.

Parador of Mérida.

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This 4 stars hotel occupies a former 17th century monastery of the Hospitallers Order. The Spanish "paradors" are all installed in historic buildings, like monasteries, castles and palaces. This is a view of the entrance, at Plaza de la Constitución, Mérida.
Roman Circus.

Roman Circus.

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This circus is shaped as an hippodrome and was used for chariots racings. It became UNESCO heritage in 1993 and is located at Avenida Don Juan Carlos I, Mérida.
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