Sightseeing in Merida - what to see. Complete travel guide

Merida is ready to delight gourmets with a variety of interesting dishes and drinks. Since the city can hardly be called touristy, most of its restaurants is aimed at locals and serve …
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Merida is a unique city from historical and cultural points of view. In Roman times, one of the largest and richest cities was located on its territory, and some of its monuments have been …
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Historical monuments of various periods have been preserved in Merida. An outstanding religious site is Basílica de Santa Eulali. It is one of the region's oldest churches, the first …
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Besides walks in historical places, Merida is ready to offer its guests a lot of interesting entertainments. The city has several children's entertainment centers. Tourists traveling with …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Merida and surroundings
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Survived castles around Merida
♥ Castle 'Alcazaba of Mérida' Badajoz, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of las Arguijuelas de Arriba' Extremadura, 47.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of las Seguras' Extremadura, 52.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Alcazaba of Badajoz' Badajoz, 55.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Zafra' Badajoz, 55.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Alcazaba of Mérida' Badajoz, 1.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of las Arguijuelas de Arriba' Extremadura, 47.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of las Seguras' Extremadura, 52.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Alcazaba of Badajoz' Badajoz, 55.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of Zafra' Badajoz, 55.2 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Merida
♥ Natural Park 'Cornalvo' , 16.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Serra de São Mamede' , 95.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nacional Park 'Monfragüe' , 105.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Tejo Internacional' , 107.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cave 'Cueva de las Maravillas' , 115.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Cornalvo' , 16.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Nature Park 'Serra de São Mamede' , 95.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Nacional Park 'Monfragüe' , 105.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Nature Park 'Tejo Internacional' , 107.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Cave 'Cueva de las Maravillas' , 115.8 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Merida from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Anfiteatro romano de Merida
From the series “Ancient Amphitheaters and Arenas, That Are Still Operational”
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Distance from Merida center - 0.5 km.
The ancient theater is located in the territory of an important archaeological area, it was built in 8 BC. Like many other ancient arenas, it was used mainly for gladiatorial fights. In the very center of the arena one can see a preserved pit for animals and now. Since the amphitheater is located in the heart of the city, it enjoys well-deserved popularity among tourists. You can visit it both within the framework of usual excursions, and during various cultural events. …
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