Foro romano
The Roman Forum is an archaeological area in Mérida, Spain. It was the main public area of the Roman city of Emerita Augusta, founded in 25 BC by Emperor Augustus.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Temple of Diana and Alcazaba of Mérida.
Temple of Diana
Archaeological site
Photo: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Temple of Diana is an archaeological site.
Alcazaba of Mérida
Archaeological site
Photo: Lansbricae, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Alcazaba of Mérida is a ninth-century Muslim fortification in Mérida, Spain. Like other historical edifices in the city, it is part of the UNESCO Heritage List. Alcazaba of Mérida is situated 280 metres southwest of Foro romano.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Esparragalejo and Trujillanos.
Esparragalejo
Village
Photo: Adolfobrigido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Esparragalejo is a municipality of Spain in the province of Badajoz, autonomous region of Extremadura. Located about 13 km from Mérida, it is known for its unique Roman multiple arch buttress dam, the Esparragalejo Dam, its two natural lagoons, and its religious festivals. Esparragalejo is situated 9 km west of Foro romano.
Trujillanos
Village
Photo: Amfeli, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Trujillanos is a Spanish municipality in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, 9 km from Mérida. It has a population of 1,376 and an area of 20.3 km2. Trujillanos is situated 9 km northeast of Foro romano.
Don Álvaro
Village
Photo: Better, Public domain.
Don Álvaro is a municipality located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2012 census, the municipality has a population of 758 inhabitants. Don Álvaro is situated 10 km southeast of Foro romano.
Foro romano
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Wheelchair access: yes
- Category: tourism
- Location: Mérida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Central Spain, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
38.91647° or 38° 54′ 59″ northLongitude
-6.3445° or 6° 20′ 40″ westOpen location code
8CCMWM84+H5OpenStreetMap ID
node 7195087474OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=yes
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