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Merida is one of Spain’s most important archaeological treasures. Among its many historical sites, the Amphitheater House stands out as a window into the past that allows us to understand what daily life was like in Roman Merida.
Historical context
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The Amphitheater House dates back to the first century A.D. and remained in use until the third century. Subsequently, in the 4th century, the space was used as a necropolis.
This archaeological monument is located outside the original walls of Augusta Emerita, in an area that combined housing, industrial and funerary spaces.
Upon accessing the site, one can see rests of the hydraulic system of San Lazaro, suggesting the complexity of the urban infrastructure of the time.
Design and features
Domestic Architecture
The House of the Amphitheater is especially famous for its trapezoidal porticoed courtyard.
This space, which had a central garden, a well and a fountain, used to be the heart of the dwelling. The rooms surrounding this courtyard show the richness and diversity of Roman culture.
Mosaics: An Art on the Ground
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One of the most outstanding features are the intricate mosaics that adorn the floors of several rooms.
In one of the mosaics, scenes of the grape harvest and grape treading are depicted, with the goddess Venus accompanied by an Amor. Another mosaic floor illustrates a diversity of marine fauna.
These artistic representations are a testimony of the skill and creativity of Roman artists.
Kitchen and Thermal Baths
The kitchen and hot springs area of the house offers a unique insight into the daily customs and well-being of the former inhabitants.
The design and layout of these areas speak to us of a culture that valued both gastronomy and hygiene.
The Mausoleum of Gaius Julius Succesianus
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Near the house, there are the remains of a mausoleum from the second century, which was modified in the following century. This mausoleum houses a lintel that represents in a humanized way the two rivers that flank the city: the Guadiana and the Albarregas.
Cultural and tourist importance
The Amphitheater House is more than an archaeological site; it is a monument that offers a complete and diverse view of life in Roman Merida.
Its proximity to other historical sites such as the Roman Theater and the Amphitheater makes the visit even more attractive.
Rates and Schedules
For those interested in visiting, individual tickets range between 3 and 6 euros, depending on the age and status of the visitor. In addition, there are options to purchase tickets for monumental ensembles at special prices. The site is open to the public from Monday to Sunday, from 9:00 to 18:30.
More of Merida’s historical heritage
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Roman Theater of Merida
![anfiteatro romano de merida](https://meridavisitas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/panoramica-anfiteatro-merida-390x200.jpg)
Mérida Roman Amphitheater
![circo romano de merida](https://meridavisitas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/circo-romano-de-merida-390x200.jpg)
Roman Circus of Merida
![alcazaba arabe merida](https://meridavisitas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/alcazaba-arabe-merida-390x200.jpg)
Moorish Alcazaba of Merida
![puente romano merida sobre guadiana](https://meridavisitas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/puente-romano-merida-sobre-guadiana-390x200.jpg)
Roman Bridge of Merida over the Guadiana river
![concatedral santa maria la mayor merida](https://meridavisitas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/concatedral-santa-maria-la-mayor-merida-390x200.jpg)
Co-cathedral of Santa María la Mayor of Mérida
![acueducto de los milagros merida](https://meridavisitas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/acueducto-de-los-milagros-merida-390x200.jpg)
Los Milagros de Merida Aqueduct
![templo romano diana merida](https://meridavisitas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/templo-romano-diana-merida-390x200.jpg)
Roman Temple of Diana in Mérida
![casa mitreo merida](https://meridavisitas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/casa-mitreo-merida-390x200.jpg)
Casa del Mitreo House in Mérida
![Pórtico del Foro Municipal de Mérida](https://meridavisitas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Portico-del-Foro-Municipal-de-Merida-390x200.jpg)
Portico of Merida’s Municipal Forum
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Morería de Mérida Archaeological Site
![plaza de españa merida](https://meridavisitas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/plaza-de-espana-merida-390x200.jpg)
Plaza de España in Mérida
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Basilica of Santa Eulalia in Mérida
![Museo Nacional de Arte Romano de Mérida](https://meridavisitas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Museo-Nacional-de-Arte-Romano-de-Merida-390x200.jpg)
National Museum of Roman Art of Mérida
![Acueducto de San Lázaro en Mérida](https://meridavisitas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Acueducto-de-San-Lazaro-en-Merida-390x200.jpg)
San Lázaro Aqueduct in Mérida
![arco de trajano merida](https://meridavisitas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/arco-de-trajano-merida-390x200.jpg)
Trajan’s Arch of Mérida
![Xenodoquio Merida](https://meridavisitas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Xenodoquio-Merida-390x200.jpg)
Mérida’s Xenodoquium
![Puente Romano Albarregas Merida](https://meridavisitas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Puente-Romano-Albarregas-Merida-390x200.jpg)
Roman Bridge over the Albarregas
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Círculo Emeritense in Mérida
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Mérida City Hall
![Plaza de toros de Mérida](https://meridavisitas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Plaza-toros-Merida-390x200.jpg)
Bullring of Mérida