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For lovers of Roman culture and art, Mérida is the perfect city.

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 forms part of the Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993. The name “Proserpina” was adopted in the 18th century, after the discovery of an inscription dedicated to the goddess Ataecina-Proserpina.

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 forms part of the Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993.

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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 and incredible views. On clear days, you can see the gentle undulations of the Sierra de Carija in the background.

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The Cornalvo Dam is an impressive Roman engineering work located about 15 km from Mérida. Built in the 1st century AD, this dam is still in use today and is part of the Cornalvo Natural Park. The reservoir is an ideal place to enjoy nature and explore Roman history.

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 that Isabel la Católica decided the dispute over the throne of Castile between her and Juana “la Beltraneja”.