Spain
National Archaeological Museum
The National Archaeological Museum is a public institution whose aim is to offer all citizens a rigorous, attractive, interesting and critical interpretation of the meaning of objects that belonged to the different peoples of present-day Spain and the Mediterranean, from classical antiquity to more recent times, with the idea that understanding their history can help us assess and make sense of our present-day reality. The Archaeological Museum's collections include pieces from Mérida’s own archaeological sites. A representative sample of these artefacts was presented in the temporary exhibition ‘Pieces from Mérida’ at the National Archaeological Museum.
Córdoba
Córdoba was one of the three provincial capitals of Hispania when the Roman Empire was at its height. Although this period may now seem to have been overshadowed by the city’s later role as the capital of the Islamic caliphate, it is still home to some highly notable archaeological sites. Of particular interest is the Cercadilla Palace, which can be found next to the railway station. The city museum also houses some outstanding archaeological artefacts. Particularly noteworthy is the figure of Mithras Taurotkonos, missing from the sculptural group held by the museum in Mérida.
Tarragona
Tarragona was the third provincial capital of Roman Hispania. Alongside Mérida, it was one of the two that came under the emperor’s direct purview. That is why the ruins there are very similar to those found in Mérida. The monuments and artefacts found in Tarragona have been divided between two museums: the National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona and the Tarragona History Museum. Highlights of the former include artefacts similar to those found in our museum, such as the group of marble reliefs in the form of tondi from its forum.