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.
41 km · about 50 min drive
Extremadura, Spain · Europe
Don Benito sits on the route: 10 minutes from Villanueva de la Serena, 41km from Roman Theatre of Merida.
Don Benito is a town located in Extremadura, Spain. With a population of 37,010, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Don Benito 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 Don Benito to your route.
Don Benito (Spanish pronunciation: [dom beˈnito]) is a Spanish town and municipality in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, near the left bank of the river Guadiana. According to the 2014 census, the municipality has a population of 37,011.
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Don Benito is located in Extremadura, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 38.9563 latitude, -5.8616 longitude.
Don Benito has a population of approximately 37,010 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.
41 km · about 50 min drive
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Granite hill town that produced Pizarro and Orellana, its grand Plaza Mayor ringed by conquistador palaces built with Peruvian silver and watched over by a Moorish castle. The equestrian Pizarro statue anchors the square.
57 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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