Archaeological site of the Roman city of Cáparra

A Roman jewel at the foot of the Vía de la Plata (Silver Route)

Travel to the past knowing the only Roman arch Tetrapylum of its characteristics preserved in Spain, the Roman Arch of Cáparra.

The Roman City of Caparra began as a stopping place on the Via de la Plata that crosses it and linked the north with the south of Hispania. Trade made it flourish economically until it became a full-fledged Roman municipality.

Currently it is an archaeological site in whose excavations can be identified acentral forum, a section of the Roman road itself of the Via de la Plata, baths, gates of the wall and an amphitheater. But the great jewel of Cáparra is undoubtedly the Tetrápilo arch located in the center right at the intersection of the cardo máximo and the decumanus, which in this case is the Via de la Plata itself.

The tetrapylon arch is so called because it consists of four doors. This peculiar characteristic makes it unique in the Iberian Peninsula and in the rest of the world very few are preserved. So much so that it has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest.

Cáparra is the place chosen to host the International Festival of Classical Theater of Mérida. In mid-August, several theatrical plays are performed by prestigious actors. Those who are lucky enough to attend can enjoy an incomparable setting, with the majestic Tetrapylon Arch as a backdrop and illuminated by a blanket of stars.