Our visit begins in Margarita Xirgu Square, (entrance to the theatre and amphitheatre). Mérida was capital of the province of Lusitania, and within the archaeological complex we will distinguish the parts in which the enclosure is divided. First, we travel the cavea or stand and know how the spectators were distributed depending on their social range. In front of us will be the orchestra: the space reserved for the choir. Just above we will see the stage, located on the platform of the so -called proscaenium. Behind this, the facade of the scenic front rises, the most recognisable symbol of the city of Méida.

We will also remember how the Classical Theatre Festival of Mérida emerged, whose functions keep the essence of this place alive. Just next to the theatre, we will also visit the remains of the Roman amphitheatre of Mérida. Although this circular building does not have the dimensions of the Colosseum of Rome, Mérida was not far behind in terms of the crudeness of its shows. The most popular were the bloody struggles of the gladiators.

We leave the enclosure and we will end the visit in the jewel of the crown, the temple of Diana, where we can admire beauty in its striated columns with Coristian capitals. Impressive, our visitors tell us.