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Mérida (Spanish pronunciation:) is a city and municipality of Spain, part of the Province of Badajoz, and capital of the autonomous community of Extremadura. Located in the western-central part of the Iberian Peninsula at 217 metres above sea level, the city is crossed by the Guadiana and Albarregas rivers.
- 25 BC
- Spain
Mérida es un municipio y ciudad de España, capital de la comunidad autónoma de Extremadura y sede de sus instituciones de gobierno. Situado en el norte de la provincia de Badajoz, su término municipal cuenta con una población de 59 461 habitantes (INE 2023).
Mérida is a city and municipality of Spain, part of the Province of Badajoz, and capital of the autonomous community of Extremadura. Located in the western-central part of the Iberian Peninsula at 217 metres above sea level, the city is crossed by the Guadiana and Albarregas rivers.
Mérida, town, north-central Badajoz provincia (province), in the comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of Extremadura, western Spain. It is located on the north bank of the Guadiana River, about 35 miles (55 km) east of Badajoz, the provincial capital. The town was founded by the Romans in 25.
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Mérida es un municipio y ciudad de España, capital de la comunidad autónoma de Extremadura y sede de sus instituciones de gobierno. Situado en el norte de la provincia de Badajoz, su término municipal cuenta con una población de 59 461 habitantes ( INE 2023).
Spain, Europe. Mérida, capital of Extremadura, was once also capital of the Roman province of Lusitania (as Emerita Augusta, founded 25 BC) and is still home to the most impressive and extensive Roman ruins in all Spain. The ruins lie sprinkled around town, often appearing in the most unlikely corners, and one can only wonder what still lies ...
Extremadura. Home. Destinations. Max 33ºC / Min 11ºC. Mérida is a destination that brings the old Roman Empire back to life. Its Roman theatre is still operating after 2,000 years and in the evenings through the summer it hosts the International Classical Theatre Festival.
