ancient ruins
Roman Theatre of Merida
One of the most magnificent Roman theaters still standing, built in 15 BC in the former capital of Lusitania, still hosting performances in its 6,000-seat auditorium.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Extremadura, Spain · Europe
Aljucén is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Mirandilla, 14km from Roman Theatre of Merida.
Aljucén is a town located in Extremadura, Spain. With a population of 246, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Aljucén sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Aljucén to your route.
Aljucén (Spanish pronunciation: [alxuˈθen]) is a municipality located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 247 inhabitants.
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Aljucén is located in Extremadura, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 39.0442 latitude, -6.3311 longitude.
Aljucén has a population of approximately 246 people, making it a town in Spain.
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ancient ruins
One of the most magnificent Roman theaters still standing, built in 15 BC in the former capital of Lusitania, still hosting performances in its 6,000-seat auditorium.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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UNESCO-listed walled quarter where Roman, Moorish, Gothic and Renaissance stone palaces stand almost unchanged, their towers crowned with white stork nests. Game of Thrones used its lanes as King's Landing.
48 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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