Art and Culture
Los Columbarios Interpretation Centre
The Roman spirit of Mérida fills the streets, squares, and all the stones that still lie in its walls.
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- Centro de Interpretación de los columbarios
Art and Culture
Rich heritage
Location and Contact:
- Tel.:+34 924 30 12 24
- Fax: +34 924 00 49 16
- Email: informacion@consorciomerida.org
- Website address: www.consorciomerida.org
- Opening times
Winter opening times:
Every day, 9.30am-1.45pm and 4-6.15pm.Summer opening times:
Every day, 9.30am-1.45pm and 5-7.15pm.
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The Roman spirit of Mérida fills the streets, squares, and all the stones that still lie in its walls.
Los Columbarios Interpretation Centre promotes the rich heritage of a city where the spirit of the Empire still remains. It is am exhibition of the Roman funeral world, that tells you all about rituals, incineration and burial, and the location of the funeral sites in Emerita Augusta.
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Type:
- Archeology
Accessibility:
- Disabled access
- Admits guide dogs
Theme:
- Art and culture
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