Emerita Augusta - Other Sights and Attractions

Other Sights and Attractions

• House of the amphitheater. So named because it stands next to the amphitheater. Should be stressed that it actually found is a set of two houses: the "House of the Water Tower", and on the other hand, the actual "House of the amphitheater."

• Archaeological site of Morerías. The name of this site refers to its previous existence as an Arab neighborhood. There are also Roman remains. Above it stands the Morerías avant-garde building, headquarters of several departments of the Junta de Extremadura.

• Roman bridge over the river Albarregas. Its construction was made in the reign of Augustus, in order to save the river Albarregas before emptying into the river Guadiana to barely a few hundred yards downstream. From here started the Via de la Plata to Astorga. Is 145 meters long.

• Gate of the Forum. Erected in the first century It was restored in the last century based on some of the findings in place, many of which are preserved in the National Museum of Roman Art. The monument consists of an arcaded building with a wall which is home to diverse niches for statues found here. It is located near the Temple of Diana in one of two forums held Mérida: one local and one provincial located in the Cardus Maximus.

• Roman Baths of San Lázaro. These springs located in the San Lazaro Linear Park, the citizens enjoyed high rank who came to the events in the Roman Circus.

• Roman Baths and snow pit of the C/ Reyes Huertas. Used by the Romans as well snow and cold water baths, is unique in the Roman Empire. It was also used for storage of perishable goods.

• Crypt of Santa Eulalia, Santa Eulalia archaeological site. In the basement of the Basilica of Santa Eulalia is a very interesting site that describes the various vicissitudes he suffered this church from its construction to present day.

• Obelisk of Santa Eulalia. Built in the seventeenth century in honor of the martyr patroness of Merida, being used in various building materials among them Roman pieces, including three cylindrical and a capital interest. Crowning the whole is the image of the martyr, a reworked judicial robes.

• Xenodoquio. Only remnant of Visigothic architecture preserved in Spain that has no liturgical character. It was built by Bishop Mason in the second half of the 6th century. Near the Basilica of Santa Eulalia de Mérida, served as a hospital and shelter of the pilgrims who came to venerate the remains of the child martyr, also used as a hospital for the poor of the city.

• Convento de San Andrés. Founded in 1571 by the Dominican Order of Santo Domingo. The main facade of the temple was exhibited patterns of action and framework of the city. There remain only the church and the main facade whose cover you can see an image of Santo Domingo. Recent excavations at the site of the monastery have uncovered interesting archeological data that provide insights into the historical evolution of this part of Old Town. The centuries 3rd 4th features a mosaic that decorated a Roman house located within the city walls. Visigothic has discovered one of the oldest churches in the city of San Andrés. During the Islamic period the site was occupied by a cemetery and the 12th century are remains of a new wall that would enclose the Islamic city. With the arrival of the Christians, 13th century, restored the former Visigothic church, bringing with her a cemetery. Already in the 16th century the monastery was founded today.

• Castellum aquae. Situated on top of Calvario Street, was the end of the Aqueduct of Los Milagros and the principle of water distribution throughout the city.

• Dolmen Lácara. National Monument since 1931. Situated on the outskirts of the city, has a circular chamber of 5.10 meters in diameter, a corridor 20 meters long, and a mound of stones and earth covering the construction, with a height of 3.50 meters elliptical shape that reaches 35 meters at its axis.

• Cornalvo and Proserpina Reservoirs. Near Mérida find those who might be the oldest reservoirs in Spain: Swamp Nature Park Cornalvo and Proserpina Reservoir (around he has built a residential suburb of Merida and place of leisure in summer) that have traditionally been considered of Roman origin, although some scholars now argue its medieval origins.