♨️ Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida: Thermal Baths at Alange
Roman thermal complex harnessing natural hot springs in Badajoz, Spain
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Alange, Badajoz province, Extremadura, Spain
- Period: Roman Imperial period, 1st–4th century CE
- Type: Public thermal bathing complex with hypocaust systems
- UNESCO inscription: 1993
The thermal baths at Alange constitute a Roman public bathing complex in the municipality of Alange, near Mérida in Badajoz province, that demonstrates sophisticated hydrological engineering harnessing natural thermal springs. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993 as part of the Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida, recognizing the archaeological significance of the ancient Roman city and its surrounding structures. As of 2026, the remains are protected and accessible to ...