VÍA DE LA PLATA AND THE ROMAN WORLD / CULTURAL TOURISM
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s well as ba ling and conquering, the Empire also knew how to relax. Proof of this are the Roman thermal baths conserved in Extremadura which continue to pass their healing properties to travellers in the XXI century.
BAÑOS DE MONTEMAYOR
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The original Roman baths at the Baños de Montemayor Spa in the Ambroz Valley are beautifully preserved.
The Roman thermal baths at Alange Spa form part of the Mérida Heritage Site.
BAÑOS DE MONTEMAYOR ROMAN THERMAL BATHS
AUGUSTÓBRIGA TEMPLE
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ALANGE ROMAN THERMAL BATHS
ALCÁNTARA BRIDGE
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he Roman presence throughout the whole of Extremadura is testament to the significant reach of Roman rule that peppered the land with important architectural remains.
ALCÁNTARA The majestic bridge over the Tagus River is a truly unique site. You can also visit the town's collection of remarkable monuments.
CORIA'S WALLS Coria’s walls are home to other architectural gems that can’t be missed.
AUGUSTÓBRIGA TEMPLE On the outskirts of Bohonal de Ibor you will find this temple, which was transferred stone-by-stone from its original location after the Valdecañas Reservoir was built.
ZALAMEA DYSTYLE Zalamea de la Serena is home to the peninsula’s only conserved dystyle (column): a funerary monument erected in the year 103 AD. 35