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Temple of Diana (Mérida) – Arch of Trajan loop from Royanejos

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Temple of Diana (Mérida) – Arch of Trajan loop from Royanejos

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Temple of Diana (Mérida) – Arch of Trajan loop from Royanejos

06:31

24.6km

240m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

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6.09 km

Proserpina Reservoir

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About five kilometres to the northwest of the city is this Roman reservoir, in the same place where the famous Battle of Albuera took place. It was in this battle …

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7.09 km

Proserpina Reservoir Viewpoint

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From the Proserpina Reservoir viewpoint, you can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of this ancient Roman reservoir: the stone wall stretches out in front of you, with its stepped buttresses …

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7.21 km

Proserpina Roman Dam

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The Proserpina Dam or Reservoir is one of the oldest and best-preserved Roman hydraulic works in the world. It is located about 5 km north of Mérida, in Extremadura, and …

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13.0 km

Los Milagros Aqueduct

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This colossal aqueduct is part of a hydraulic pipeline that brought water from the Proserpina reservoir or Charca de la Albuera. It is popularly known as “Los Milagros” due to …

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14.1 km

Portico of the Roman Forum of Augusta Emerita

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It is the corner of a monumental portico that was part of the great propaganda program of the old Municipal Forum of Augusta Emerita.
It was entirely covered in marble, …

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14.2 km

Temple of Diana (Mérida)

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The temple was built with granite from local quarries and covered with stucco. It was surrounded by columns on all sides. These rest on a podium three meters high. While …

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14.2 km

Temple of Diana in Mérida

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Since the 17th century, it has been popularly known as the Temple of Diana, although we currently know that it was consecrated to Rome and the Emperor.

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14.5 km

The semicircular arch, which remains 15 meters high from the start of the piers, was the central opening of a door with three arches, the two lateral ones being smaller and lowered. Its entire structure was made of granite ashlars.

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24.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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13.7 km

6.17 km

1.86 km

1.75 km

595 m

535 m

Surfaces

9.89 km

7.94 km

5.35 km

1.42 km

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Temple of Diana (Mérida) – Arch of Trajan loop from Royanejos

Proserpina Reservoir

Proserpina Reservoir Viewpoint

Proserpina Roman Dam

Los Milagros Aqueduct

Portico of the Roman Forum of Augusta Emerita

Temple of Diana (Mérida)

Temple of Diana in Mérida

Arch of Trajan

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