Augusta Emerita
Founded in 25 BC by Emperor Augustus to settle veterans of the Cantabrian Wars, Augusta Emerita — today's Mérida — served as the capital of the Roman province of Lusitania and grew into one of the largest cities in Hispania. Its archaeological ensemble, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993, is among the most extensive in Spain, preserving remains of three aqueducts, two fora, and a city that once sat at the junction of major Roman roads near a crossing of the Guadiana river.
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- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 11 km6.5 mi
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Augusta Emerita: quick answers
Where is Augusta Emerita?
Augusta Emerita is in Badajoz, Spain.
How do you get to Augusta Emerita?
The nearest airport is Badajoz (BJZ), about 41 min away by road. The nearest train station is Mérida, about 7 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Augusta Emerita?
The warmest month is July, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 8°C47°F. The wettest month is October, with about 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Augusta Emerita?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 museums, 46 restaurants, 14 cafés and 11 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Augusta Emerita?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Almendralejo, Badajoz city and Zafra.