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Founded in the 1C BC by the Romans, Merida retains an impressive number of Roman and Arabic architectural remains.
Merida is the capital of the autonomous community of Extremadura, western central Spain. The Archaeological Ensemble of Merida has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1993. Among the remaining Roman monuments are: the Puente Romano, a bridge over the Guadiana River that is still used by pedestrians, and the longest of all existing Roman bridges; remains of the Forum, including the Temple of Diana, and of the Roman Provincial Forum, including the so-called Arch of Trajan; remains of the Circus Maximus (1st century BC), one of the best preserved Roman circus buildings; and more.
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