About Trajan Arch of Merida
The Trajan Arch of Merida is part of UNESCO’s Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida and has in the past been said to have been a triumphal arch to the Emperor Trajan.
However, this has been cast into doubt and historians now think it may have been the entry gate to the nearby Temple of Diana.
A rounded, five metre high arch made of granite and probably once lined with marble, the Trajan Arch of Merida is inconspicuously located on a normal pedestrian street.
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Merida Amphitheatre
Merida Amphitheatre is an Ancient Roman ruin and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Guadiana Bridge
Guadiana Bridge in Merida was one of the largest bridges built by the Roman Empire.

Merida Roman Circus
The Merida Roman Circus was an Ancient Roman chariot racing arena which, though in ruins, is one of the better preserved of its type.

Temple of Diana - Merida
The Temple of Diana is a very well-preserved UNESCO-listed ancient Roman temple in Merida.
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