Reg.Nr. HA-2005/SP/10

Vía de la Plata, Mérida

Research, excavations, consolidation, preparation and signposting of the Vía de la Plata on its route through the Autonomous Region of Extremadura, as a portion Roman road which crosses Extremadura from North to South. The project included the rehabilitation of 32 monuments of ...
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Project details

Title:Vía de la Plata, Mérida
Entr. year: 2005
Result:Grand Prix
Country: Spain
Town: Mérida, Badajoz (Extremadura)
Category type: archaeological sites
Notes:Research, excavation, consolidation, preparation and signposting of cultural heritage
Building type/ Project type: industrial heritage
Former use:Road
Actual use:Historic venue, cultural attraction, pilgrimage route
Built: 139 BC
The Jury's citation: For an outstanding integrated approach to the recovery and adaptive re-use of numerous cultural and natural heritage resources located along an ancient Roman route.
GPS:38°55'7,6"N; 6°20'57,3"W
Web, Links:

www.turismoextremadura.com/viajar/turismo/es/ven-a-extremadura/Via-de-la-Plata/

Description:
Research, excavations, consolidation, preparation and signposting of the Vía de la Plata on its route through the Autonomous Region of Extremadura, as a portion Roman road which crosses Extremadura from North to South. The project included the rehabilitation of 32 monuments of singular character (castles, hermitages, convents, industrial installations, archaeological sites, windmills...), and their adaptive re-use as museums centres or hostels. The project was carried out by the Regional Ministry of Culture of the Regional Govermnet of Extremadura, and its aim is to raise appreciation for the heritage and to stimulate economic development.