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Located in southwestern Spain, Merida is a hidden gem that boasts an array of ancient Roman ruins, including the magnificent Temple of Diana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Located in southwestern Spain, Merida is a hidden gem that boasts an array of ancient Roman ruins, including the magnificent Temple of Diana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounded by the rolling hills of the Guadiana Valley and the Sierra de San Pedro mountains, Merida offers endless opportunities for hiking, horse riding, and exploring the region's rich cultural heritage. Visitors can experience the authentic charm of Extremadura by discovering its picturesque villages, sampling local delicacies, and immersing themselves in the region's unique blend of history, nature, and rural traditions.
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Cultural · Varies · The tour begins at the obelisk in the Méridas del Mundo park, continues at the door of the Arab Alcazaba and descends towards the Guadiana river, to then visit the outskirts of the archaeological zone of Morerías, the Assembly of Extremadura (former San Juan de Dios hospital ), some ancient convents and mysterious temples to end in the magical convent of Jesús Nazareno.
Cultural · Varies · Gobernó 42 años, sufrió presunciones y destierros; murió santamente en Mérida el 15 de noviembre de 1942. Su restos están sepultados en la cripta arzobispal de la capilla del Señor de Ampollas de la Catedral de Mérida.
Cultural · 1-2 hours · The Theatre was constructed under the patronage of Agrippa, son-in-law of Augustus, between the years 16 and 15 BC, when the Colony was promoted as the provincial capital of Lusitania. Like the adjacent Amphitheatre building, the Theatre was built partly on the slope of a hill, something which ...
Outdoor · Varies · The collection is spread across three floors and includes statues, mosaics, frescoes, coins and pottery. Most of these items were collected in and around Mérida and brought to this museum which opened in 1986.
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International · $$ · Calle del Pozo, Mérida
International · $$ · Calle José Ramón Mélida 50, Merida
International · $$ · Calle Sagasta 37
regional · $$ · Calle Santa Eulalia, Merida
International · $$ · Calle John Lennon, Merida
regional;tapas · $$ · Calle José Ramón Mélida
International · $$ · Calle Mirandilla 2, 06800 Mérida
regional · $$ · Calle José Ramón Mélida
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