marble columns on roman forum building in merida

europe spain extremadura merida vacation travel trip picturesque classical greek roman ancient antique old historical history charming town center building facade architecture heritage masonry sunny finery ornate carved temple forum corinthian column pillar shaft architrave frieze cornice colonnade marble structure capital beam ruins worn monumental archeology civilization leaf landmark construction columns richly decorated corinthianstyle reminiscent founded rome western city preserves many buildings era