Roman amphitheatre of Mérida
Roman amphitheatre of Mérida, Roman amphitheatre in Mérida, Spain.
The amphitheatre measures 150 meters in length and 120 meters in width, featuring a cross-shaped moat at the center of its elliptical arena.
Constructed in 8 BC during Emperor Augustus reign, the amphitheatre utilized the natural slope of San Albín hill and could accommodate 15,000 spectators.
The structure hosted gladiatorial contests, wild animal hunts, and performances on a wooden platform covering the arena's underground machinery system.
The monument opens daily from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM between October and March, and from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM between April and September.
The arena contains a large pit where wooden pillars supported the performance platform, concealing mechanisms required for complex Roman spectacles.
Location: Mérida
Part of: Roman Theatre, Amphitheatre, the Amphitheatre House, Emerita Augusta
GPS coordinates: 38.91619,-6.33772
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55
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