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Description
This arena dates back to the 1C BC and was thought to have been able to seat 14,000 spectators. It was used to stage chariot races and, after converting the track into a pool, even naval battles (naumachiae). The pit in the centre probably contained the machinery necessary to convert the track and storage for spare parts.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide14 m - C. J. Ramón Mélida, 06800 Mérida
- The Green Guide53 m - Près de l’amphithéâtre, 06800 Mérida
- The Green Guide152 m - José Ramón Mélida, 06800 Mérida
More tourist attractions in Mérida
Where to sleepnearby
- From €29Emperador Augusto103 m - Calle Diego María Crehuet 1, 06800 Mérida
- From €113Casa Turistica Termas aparcamiento y desayuno incluido198 m - Calle Reyes Huertas 4, 06800 Mérida
- From €75Apartamento Turístico Casa Museo Parking255 m - José Ramón Mélida, 37, 06800 Mérida
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Where to eatnearby
- De Tripas CorazónAround€20585 m - Calle Romero Leal, 15, 06800 Merida
- Tuétano€€MICHELIN 2024693 m - John Lennon 26, 06800 Mérida
- Restaurante Parador de MéridaAround€30756 m - C/ Almendralejo, 56, 06800 Merida
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