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1986: A Modern Interpretation of "Classical"
Naomi RichardsonNaomi Richardson
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El museo Nacional de Arte Romano es todo aquello que un/una romanófilo/a puede desear. Desde el exterior del inmueble, obra de Moneo, se produce una declaración de intenciones sobre lo que dentro se va a encontrar, pues un edificio de tales características no puede albergar sino obras romanas de excepcional valor. Tras la entrada gratuita por carnet joven (cabe decir que las opciones de entrada gratuita fueron numerosas al ser un museo de índole nacional) se procede a una sala diáfana, con una museografía que sabe aprovechar los diferentes espacios del inmueble para colocar sus obras de acuerdo a un criterio premeditado y óptimo, segmentado en diferente áreas temáticas. Con el plano del museo, bien sintetizado en mi opinión, sumado a los diferentes trípticos diseminados, se puede alcanzar una comprensión profunda de algunas de las piezas expuestas. La única crítica negativa iría en relación a la cripta, ya que cuando visitamos Mérida en agosto de 2023 estaba prohibida la entrada al público, mal momento al coincidir con un mes de aparente relevancia turística como producto del ciclo de teatro clásico. Destacar particularmente el buen estado de conservación de las esculturas y algunos de los bustos, que aún conservan los detalles más precisos de su manufactura, así como la excelente calidad de sus masivos mosaicos, por no mencionar la particular colección de numismática que poseen, desde periodo republicano hasta los últimos días del imperio pasando, sin excepción, por cada uno de los emperadores romanos. En definitiva, un lugar de obligada visita donde tanto aquellas personas que aman este periodo histórico como aquellos desconocedores del mismo podrán disfrutar de una experiencia única y empaparse de la esencia de Roma.
Miguel VillarrealMiguel Villarreal
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This museum, in fact, this entire city center, is an archaeological, dig along the lines of anything you would see in Italy with so many treasures they are still finding from the old capital of Lusitania back in ancient Rome. If you’re at all interested in ancient Roman history and you’re in Spain you really should see the city which is a world heritage site. it’s unbelievable that a city way out in the extremadura has a rich historical inheritance, and the museum is very well organized and beautiful for a city of modest size. Ole!
Patrick Ohearn Ph.D.Patrick Ohearn Ph.D.
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Excellent exhibits. Well worth a visit. Liked the English explanations on some of the exhibits, the QR code link to the museum in English would have been even better. I learned a lot eg Romans blew glass, and the Roman coinage. The mosaics were fantastic, it must have been a real chore to reassemble and then to display them on the walls. Loved the crypt. Full marks Merida for preserving so much of the Roman architecture and artifacts- and building some of your city above the remains, and endeavouring to excavate do much more. 10/10
Joan and Andy WallJoan and Andy Wall
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Gorgeous artifacts, so much history, and a beautiful building to house it all. We stopped here without really knowing much about it or what to expect and were blown away by it all. 3-4 floors of ruins (crypt), art, coins, mosaics, utensils, statues, and every other artifact you could imagine. I believe we spent 2 hours here and would’ve stayed longer if we had the time. The museum building is one of the most beautiful that we’ve seen. Really loved this place
BrisippusBrisippus
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Magnificent museum. Even only the building is already worth it. There’s a lot to see and learn and wonder about. The entrance fee is 3€, except for Saturday afternoon and Sundays (free then). The only things that could be better; the amount of English explanation (not everything was translated, and some of it was translated poorly) and the restorations sometimes are very unclear. What is old and what has been restored? Absolutely worth a visit!
Tanja SwinkelsTanja Swinkels
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Nearby Attractions Of National Museum of Roman Art
Teatro Romano de Mérida
Temple of Diana
Temple of Diana
Roman Circus of Mérida
Alcazaba of Mérida
Casa del Mitreo y área funeraria de Los Columbarios
Basilica of Santa Eulalia
Trajan Arch
Archaeological area of Morería
Trajan Arch

Teatro Romano de Mérida
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Temple of Diana
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Temple of Diana
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Roman Circus of Mérida
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Nearby Restaurants Of National Museum of Roman Art
A de Arco
Restaurante Naya
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La Carbonería Restaurante
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Restaurante La Tahona
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A de Arco
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Basic Info
Address
C/ José Ramón Mélida, s/n, 06800 Mérida, Badajoz, Spain
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+34 924 31 16 90
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Website
museoarteromano.es
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The National Museum of Roman Art is an archaeology museum located in Mérida, Spain. Devoted to Roman art, it exhibits extensive material from the archaeological ensemble of Mérida, one of the largest and most extensive archaeological sites in Spain, registered as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.
attractions: Teatro Romano de Mérida, Temple of Diana, Temple of Diana, Roman Circus of Mérida, Alcazaba of Mérida, Casa del Mitreo y área funeraria de Los Columbarios, Basilica of Santa Eulalia, Trajan Arch, Archaeological area of Morería, Trajan Arch, restaurants: A de Arco, Restaurante Naya, Sybarit Gastroshop, Restaurante El Puchero de la Nieta, La Carbonería Restaurante, Mesón El Pestorejo, Agallas Gastro & Food, Restaurante La Tahona, Shangri-La el vegetariano, Braseria ChapaTapa
