Buenos dias,
An early morning start in Augusta Emerita ( as Merida was known), it is the capital of this province and was founded in 25BC. The sense of timelessness is always with you as one views this environment day after day. We had a magnificent group of archaeological conservation sites to visit - some 18 of and 4 museums collections to boot with an overall entrance fee ticket of 12 euros each. One can't it justice in one day!
We started with the Roman Theatre and amphitheatre:
Then the Amphitheatre House where concerts are often held
Particular interest how forward thinking Roman architecture and planning was, check out their waste disposal system then
A short walk around a couple of blocks brought us to the Circus Maximus- I think Benhur was shot here
And the Aqueduct
Over the other side of town we came across Diana's Temple
A fantastic Roman bridge over the River Guadiana
The Moorish
Alcazaba
Finally, back to the Hotel Zeus to pick up the Cit we came across a bullfighting ring - now closed as bullfighting is currently frowned on in Spain although we had missed a big one in Sevilla today.
Just around the next corner was the Mithraeum House site
Even a 10 minute hailstorm didn't dampen the enthusiasm.
With heads spinning and we didn't need the vino we headed off to Cordoba mid afternoon. Keeping in mind that the sun doesn't set until around 9pm. Perfect for traveling .
Adios once again.
Location:Cordoba, Junta de Extremadura
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