Description
Mérida, the capital of Extremadura in western Spain, was founded by the Romans in the 1st century BC. Remains of the ancient city still remain, such as the Roman theater. This space is still in operation and has two rows of columns on the stage. Its 792 m Roman bridge spans the Guadiana River to join the Alcazaba, the 9th century Islamic fortress built over the Roman walls.Mérida, the capital of Extremadura in western Spain, was founded by the Romans in the 1st century BC. Remains of the ancient city still remain, such as the Roman theater. This space is still in operation and has two rows of columns on the stage. Its 792 m Roman bridge spans the Guadiana River to join the Alcazaba, the 9th century Islamic fortress built over the Roman walls.