Casa del Mitreo
Ruins of a wealthy Roman residence from the 1st–2nd centuries AD, famous for its cosmic mosaic depicting deities of the universe and its wall paintings.
The Casa del Mitreo is a Roman aristocratic residence outside the city walls. It takes its name from Mithraic objects unearthed nearby, and it preserves a central courtyard, bathrooms, and several rooms with mosaic floors. The most precious piece is the Cosmic Mosaic, which depicts the sky, sea, seasons, and winds as personified figures, a rare subject in Roman art. Some walls also retain painted decoration. The remains are viewed from a wooden walkway above them. The site lies south of the bullring, is included in the combined ticket, and is an easy walk from the Los Columbarios burial ground.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:30 (winter) / 09:00–21:00 (summer)
Nearby sights
- Los Columbarios
- Roman Theatre & Amphitheatre of Mérida
- Portico of the Municipal Forum
- Temple of Diana, Mérida
- National Museum of Roman Art
- Alcazaba of Mérida
- Plaza de España (Mérida)
- Arch of Trajan (Mérida)