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.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Extremadura, Spain · Europe
Villanueva de la Serena sits on the route: 10 minutes from Don Benito, 47km from Roman Theatre of Merida.
Villanueva de la Serena is a town located in Extremadura, Spain. With a population of 25,759, it is an important destination in Europe.
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Villanueva de la Serena (Spanish: [bi.ʎaˈnwe.βa ðe la seˈɾe.na] ) is a city in the Province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. It has a population of 26,111 (2010) and forms part of a larger urban area with the neighbouring town of Don Benito.
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Villanueva de la Serena is located in Extremadura, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 38.9766 latitude, -5.7974 longitude.
Villanueva de la Serena has a population of approximately 25,759 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.
47 km · about 55 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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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