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.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Extremadura, Spain · Europe
Montijo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Lobón, 24km from Roman Theatre of Merida.
Montijo is a town located in Extremadura, Spain. With a population of 16,236, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Montijo 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 Montijo to your route.
Montijo (Spanish: [monˈtixo] ) is a town and municipality in the province of Badajoz, in Extremadura, Spain. It has a population of 16,236 inhabitants (in 2010). It is located between Badajoz and Mérida, near Guadiana river banks. The extension of the municipality covers three different centers of population: Lácara,Read more
Barbaño and Montijo, the latter being the capital.
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Montijo is located in Extremadura, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 38.9084 latitude, -6.6178 longitude.
Montijo has a population of approximately 16,236 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.
24 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A 16th-century aqueduct running 7km into the fortified border town of Elvas, visible from the road on approach.
48 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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