Roman Theatre

Teatro romano de Mérida
theatre in Mérida
#1 in Mérida / #248 in Spain
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by Lmbuga (Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez)
/ CC BY-SA 4.0

The Roman Theatre in Mérida, Spain, is a stunning example of ancient Roman architecture and cultural heritage. Constructed in the early 1st century BCE during the reign of Emperor Augustus, this theatre was designed to accommodate around 6,000 spectators. Its semicircular cavea, or seating area, is divided into sections by radial stairways, and the stage building (scaenae frons) boasts an impressive backdrop with columns and statues. The theatre, part of the Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflects the grandeur of Roman public entertainment and the significance of Mérida (then known as Emerita Augusta) as a major Roman city.


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