ancient ruins
Roman Theatre of Merida
One of the most magnificent Roman theaters still standing, built in 15 BC in the former capital of Lusitania, still hosting performances in its 6,000-seat auditorium.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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Aceuchal
Extremadura, Spain · Europe
About Aceuchal
Aceuchal sits on the route: 10 minutes from Villalba de los Barros, 33km from Roman Theatre of Merida.
Aceuchal is in Extremadura, Spain, with about 5,400 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Villalba de los Barros, about 4 km away.
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What is there to see near Aceuchal?
Within an hour or so of Aceuchal: Roman Theatre of Merida (33 km).
Where is Aceuchal?
Aceuchal is in Extremadura, Spain, about 4 km from Villalba de los Barros.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,408
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Extremadura
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 38.6463, -6.4864
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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1 notable place within an hour's drive.
Driving in Spain
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€4.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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