Merida

Mérida was founded in the year 25 BC under the name of Emerita Augusta, which means the bachekirs (discharged soldiers) of the army of Emperor Augustus, who founded the city, to protect a pass and a bridge over the Guadiana river.
During the Visigothic period, the city maintained much of its splendor, especially under the sixth century domination of the bishops, when it was the capital of Hispania.
In Mérida you can find a circus, a Roman theatre and some temples.