Mérida (Spain)
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The capital of Extremadura is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its vast and well-preserved Roman heritage. Alongside this, the city also boasts various medieval and Renaissance landmarks.

Overview of Mérida

The capital of Extremadura is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its vast and well-preserved Roman heritage. Alongside this, the city also boasts various medieval and Renaissance landmarks.

Key Facts

  • Type de lieu: city.
  • Intérêt touristique: (worth seeing).
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  • Heure locale: Heure : Mérida (Spain).
  • Population: 59,187 inhabitants (2017).
  • Superficie: 865.6 km².
  • Altitude: from 185 to 608 m.

History of Mérida

What to See and Do in Mérida

Ensemble archéologique de Mérida, Merida, Espagne
Mérida Archaeological Ensemble
This is the most important Roman archaeological site on the Iberian Peninsula. Well-preserved, the remains of the ancient city include a bridge, an amphitheatre, a theatre, and a large circus.

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Mérida Archaeological Ensemble
★★ This is the most important Roman archaeological site on the Iberian Peninsula. Well-preserved, the remains of the ancient city include a…
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