Roman Forum

The Roman Forum of Mérida is an archaeological excavation featuring foundations, column remains, and stone structures that reveal the layout of a Roman public plaza. The exposed areas show different building sections and allow visitors to understand the original arrangement of this important urban center.

The forum was founded in the 1st century BCE under Augustus as the center of the Roman city Augusta Emerita. It took its final form over several generations as the city grew and expanded.

The forum served as the heart of Roman community life, where people gathered to trade, debate, and manage their city. Today visitors can walk through the remains and imagine how citizens once used this central gathering place.

Access to the forum is well suited for visitors with limited mobility through paved pathways and gentle slopes. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes since the surfaces are uneven and shade is minimal throughout the site.

The forum features an impressive system of Roman sewage channels and water pipes that run beneath the surface and remain visible today. This underground infrastructure reveals how advanced engineering techniques were for directing water and managing waste.

GPS coordinates: 38.91647,-6.34450

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:02