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 the temple was in use, its interior was accessed by climbing a monumental staircase, now lost.
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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Marian & 🐾

March 8, 2024

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Very impressive historical building from Roman times in the middle of today's city center. Contemporary witness from another time. Popular photo motif, interesting to visit, definitely one of the must-sees in Merida.

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JakobusPilger

October 31, 2023

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Here we come across the remains of a temple named after “DIANA”, who was best known in Roman mythology as the goddess of the hunt and the moon. However, this (alleged) dedication is by no means certain. Dating back to ancient pre-Christian times, the deities of Roman and Greek legends in particular have been preserved in the collective memory of people in Europe to this day. Throughout art history they have repeatedly been designed as motifs in paintings or as statues.

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1. Mérida – circular walk through the historic quarter and Roman city

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Location: Mérida, Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

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