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Temple of Diana - Merida
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- Name
- Temple of Diana - Merida
- Continent
- EUROPE
- Alt Name:
- Templo de Diana
- Country:
- Spain
- Period:
- Ancient Rome
- Sub-Region:
- -
- Date:
- 0AD - 99AD
- City/Town:
- Merida
- Figure:
- -
- Resorts:
- Merida,
- Related:
- Merida Roman Circus, Merida Roman Theatre,
Merida Amphitheatre, Trajan Arch of Merida ,
about Temple of Diana - Merida
The Temple of Diana (Templo de Diana) in Merida was a sacred site constructed by the Romans in the early first century AD, after the conquest of the area by the Emperor Augustus.
Roman Merida, known as Emerita Augusta, became an important centre of Roman power in the region. Originally formed of veterans of the Roman conquest, the city quickly grew to become a thriving metropolis. Within this ancient city, the Temple of Diana would have formed a central part of the Roman Forum, where the principle civic buildings of the city originally stood.
Incredibly well-preserved, probably due to its incorporation into a sixteenth century palace, the Temple of Diana’s Corinthian columns still stand in their original rectangular formation. It is part of UNESCO’s Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida.
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contact details
Address: Calle de Santa Catalina, Zona arqueologica, 06800 Merida
Phone: +34 924004908
E-Mail: visitas@consorciomerida.org
useful information
Directions:
The Temple of Diana is located in Merida, 60km east of Badajoz.
Ticket Information:
The Temple of Diana is open to view at all times.
Links:
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/664/
http://www.merida.es/guiaturistica/principales-monumentos
http://www.spain.info/en/conoce/monumentos/badajoz/templo_romano_de_diana.html
http://www.consorciomerida.org/conjunto/monumentos/templodiana
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