Mérida, the capital of western Spain's Extremadura region, was founded by the Romans in the 1st century B.C. Remains of the ancient city include the still-used Teatro Romano, which has a double tier of columns rising onstage. The ancient Puente...
Province: Badajoz
Mayor: Antonio Rodríguez Osuna
Rivers: The Guadiana River
Autonomous community: Extremadura
Demonym: Emeritenses
Elevation: 217 m (712 ft)
Founded: 25 BC
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