Right in the heart of the city
Walk around Mérida and discover its streets and architectural monuments is a true adventure. I know the experience because, while going for a walk one afternoon, we found the Temple of Diana full of people.
Two things stood out to me. One, the temple has been extremely well conserved, especially considering the harsh weather and the abuse of inconsiderate visitors. You have to keep in mind that this monument is from the 1st century A.D.
Two, it’s amazing how a monument like this could be found in the middle of a city. Think about it, there’s people who wake up every morning in Mérida and the first thing they see when looking out their window is this temple.
An interesting fact: although it’s dedicated to Diana, it was originally a worship temple for an imperial cult.
Don’t miss out on visiting the temple. It’s breathtaking. I mean, I loved it! The views are even better at night with the lights shining on it.