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Mérida’s Heritage Night Packs Roman Sites With 70 Events

The city’s edition of the nationwide World Heritage program emphasized youth programming, with Roman reenactments as a centerpiece.

Overview

  • Guided visits and workshops reached near capacity, with more than 460 places claimed the day registrations opened.
  • The municipality executed a reinforced plan with over 40 local police patrols, additional waste containers, and portable public toilets.
  • Highlights included a youth-focused music festival at the Acueducto de Los Milagros, a legions parade at the Arco de Trajano, and a gladiator show at the Pontezuelas baths.
  • The eighth Noche del Patrimonio ran simultaneously across 15 World Heritage cities, as Cáceres staged 40 activities in 34 spaces and Córdoba opened landmarks including the Mezquita‑Catedral.
  • Toledo’s mayor, Carlos Velázquez, said he will propose turning next year’s Noche del Patrimonio into a full Heritage Weekend.