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Detailed view of the Roman Theatre of Merida stage porticus in Extremadura, Spain #201267087
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The theatre constructed in the years 16 to 15 B.C.E. and is one of the most famous and visited landmarks in Spain, and regarded as a Spanish cultural icon. The downstage setting porticus post scaenam is the most spectacular feature of the theatre, It consists of a base of red marble paved stones, upon which stand Corinthian columns with blue-veined marble. The decor of this part is completed by provisional sculptures between columns. The theatre is considered one of the 12 Treasures of Spain. World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993.