🏛️ Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida: Sta. Catalina Basilica
Roman hostel transformed into a sacred monument in Late Antique Spain
📌 Fast Facts
- Building type: Roman xenodochium repurposed as Christian basilica
- Period: Late 2nd to 5th century CE
- Location: Mérida, Lusitania (modern Extremadura, Spain)
- UNESCO inscription: 1993
The Sta. Catalina Basilica is a Roman hostel in Mérida, Spain, that was converted into a Christian place ...