What you'll hear inside Mérida Roman Circus:

• 1
  Espina

  The Spina was the central platform running lengthwise down the arena of the circus, around which racing chariots completed their circuits during events.

• 2
  Cárceres (Starting Gates)

  The carceres were the starting gates for the racing chariots in the Circus, positioned at the north-western end with its distinctive curved angles, nearest to the site's modern interpretation centre.

• 3
  Gate of Pompeya

  The Puerta de Pompeya was the monumental gateway at the centre of the western end of the circus, positioned on the straightest side of the structure.

• 4
  Triumphal Gate

  The Porta Triumphalis stood at the southeastern end of the circus, where victorious chariot drivers exited after completing their races.

• 5
  Judicial Court

  The tribunal iudicium was a raised platform reserved for judges overseeing the races at the circus, positioned in one of the most prominent spots within the complex.