Dimas Sequeira's photos

Saint Eulalia Basilica.

Saint Eulalia Basilica.

03 Dec 2023 9 1 230
At Avenida de Extremadura, Mérida. This photo was taken in the Funerary Crypt, on the basement of the basilica. In this part of the crypt you can have a glimpse of the groundfloor, where a mass was taking place.
Frescoes in the Funerary Crypt.

Frescoes in the Funerary Crypt.

03 Dec 2023 4 1 180
On the basement of Saint Eulalia Basilica, at Avenida de Extremadura, Mérida.
Saint Eulalia Basilica.

Saint Eulalia Basilica.

03 Dec 2023 20 6 271
Located at Avenida de Extremadura, Mérida, this paleo-christian basilica is dedicated to the city's patron saint.
Saint Eulalia Basilica.

Saint Eulalia Basilica.

03 Dec 2023 8 2 280
Located at Avenida de Extremadura, Mérida - whose patron saint is Saint Eulalia.
Roman Circus.

Roman Circus.

03 Dec 2023 12 4 200
Its construction began about 20 BC and was inaugurated in the 1st century AD. Shaped as an hippodrome, it was used for chariots racings. After the fall of the western Roman Empire it was still used for equestrian purposes. UNESCO heritage since 1993, it is located at Avenida Don Juan Carlos I, Mérida.
Roman Circus.

Roman Circus.

03 Dec 2023 4 1 222
This circus is shaped as an hippodrome and was used for chariots racings. It became UNESCO heritage in 1993 and is located at Avenida Don Juan Carlos I, Mérida.
Parador of Mérida.

Parador of Mérida.

03 Dec 2023 10 3 304
This 4 stars hotel occupies a former 17th century monastery of the Hospitallers Order. The Spanish "paradors" are all installed in historic buildings, like monasteries, castles and palaces. This is a view of the entrance, at Plaza de la Constitución, Mérida.
Mural on corrugated coating.

Mural on corrugated coating.

03 Dec 2023 10 2 207
On a 1st floor private terrace, at Travesía del Museo, Mérida.
Mérida's Roman Theatre.

Mérida's Roman Theatre.

03 Dec 2023 23 10 321
Built in the years 16 and 15 BC, this landmark is partially in ruins. Nevertheless it was submitted to some interventions on the stage and on the countertops, to be regularly used for concerts and theatre plays. It was classified as UNESCO heritage in 1993.
Roman Theatre (1st century BC).

Roman Theatre (1st century BC).

03 Dec 2023 8 2 243
This landmark of Mérida, partially in ruins, was classified as UNESCO heritage in 1993 and is regularly used in concerts and theatre plays. Some works have been done on the countertops to make possible those purposes.
Roman Amphitheatre.

Roman Amphitheatre.

03 Dec 2023 13 5 235
Classified as UNESCO heritage in 1993, this amphitheatre is one of the attractions of Mérida.
Roman Amphitheatre's portico.

Roman Amphitheatre's portico.

03 Dec 2023 5 2 173
A view to southeast in this site of Merida, classified as UNESCO heritage in 1993. When it was founded by the Romans, it was named Augusta Emerita and became the capital of Lusitania - an Iberian province of the Roman Empire.
Roman Art Museum.

Roman Art Museum.

03 Dec 2023 23 10 261
Interesting architecture, meant to get the best natural light in its interior. The building is located at Calle José Ramón Mélida, Mérida.
Roman Art Museum.

Roman Art Museum.

03 Dec 2023 14 3 232
At Calle José Ramón Mélida, Mérida. It has a rich collection of archaeological finds dating back to the Roman occupation. The city was founded by the Romans in 25 BC and named Augusta Emerita.
Mendoza Palace.

Mendoza Palace.

02 Dec 2023 12 6 275
Nowadays it's Hotel Palace, located at Plaza de España, Mérida.
Church of Holy Mary (Concathedral).

Church of Holy Mary (Concathedral).

02 Dec 2023 11 4 279
At Plaza de España, Mérida.
Roman Bridge.

Roman Bridge.

02 Dec 2023 29 15 363
Over River Guadiana, Mérida.
Mérida's Alcazaba (9th century).

Mérida's Alcazaba (9th century).

02 Dec 2023 9 3 195
Southwestern walls of this fortress, made built in 835 by the emir Abdelrramán II. This is a view from the Roman Bridge over River Guadiana, visible in the lower right corner of the photo.
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