Top Things to do in Merida
What to do and see in Merida, Spain: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Merida, Spain including Roman Theater (Teatro Romano), Roman Bridge, Anfiteatro Romano de Merida, Museo Nacional de Arte Romano, Acueducto de los Milagros, Templo de Diana, Casco Historico de Merida, Portico del Foro, Presa Romana de Proserpina, Casa del Mitreo.
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1. Roman Theater (Teatro Romano)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Kerryman92 - Dublin, Ireland
This is the main reason to visit Merida. A stunning complex of buildings - you can really get a sense of life here when these buildings were originally built.
2. Roman Bridge
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4.5 based on 966 reviews
Reviewed By keithmalin - Guildford, United Kingdom
The Roman Bridge had a key strategic and defensive role in Merida's past, and used to be linked directly to the Alcazabar (fortress) at the town end. The structure, given its length across a river prone to flooding, is remarkable, and has been changed and strengthened over the centuries.
The bridge carried road traffic until 1991, when the new Lusitania Bridge was opened a few hundred metres away. There are good views of the Bridge from the parapet of the Alcazabar.
3. Anfiteatro Romano de Merida
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By littleredkelpie - Gandia, Spain
Extensive Roman ruins made for a very interesting few hours. The lady in the ticket booth nearly de-railed our day by being quite unfriendly and very unhelpful. I speak reasonable Spanish, but couldn't understand what she kept reciting, rapid fire. Asking her (in Spanish) to speak a little slower only resulted in her laughing in my face and telling her colleagues to listen in. The queue was out the door but that didn't mean anything to her. Eventually I realised she was asking me if I wanted to pay extra for a guided tour, but with sooo many words. Anyway, ignore the attitude and enjoy the site, it's impressive.
4. Museo Nacional de Arte Romano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Gabriele G - London, United Kingdom
I rarely leave reviews for museums, but this one... It is amazing, and I lived in Rome for 10 years! A very, very special place where ancient Roman art is preserved and showcased in such a beautiful way! We were about to give this place a miss but it would be a mistake if you are visiting Merida. The building is astonishing, the art it has inside is unique. Statues, busts, mosaics I have rarely seen on display like this, not even in Pompeii. Do not miss this museum!
5. Acueducto de los Milagros
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 534 reviews
Reviewed By Alfred V - Amsterdam
This is one of several aquaducts in Merida, but certainly the most impressive one. Large chunks of the high construction are still standing. It is especially amazing at sunset.
It is a bit out of the center, but still walking distance, so you should definitely make the effort!
6. Templo de Diana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Norman C - Pego, Spain
Located in the centre of Merida, on on of the main streets and close to the remains of the Roman Forum and the 16th. century Palacio del Conde de Los Corbos.
There is not much of the original temple left, but what is there is well preserved with statues representing the Imperial Family.
7. Casco Historico de Merida
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4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By Chileice - London, ON
Mérida is a wonderful city of history: Roman, Visigothis, Arab and more recent Spanish. There are some very well preserved ruins from Roman times as this was an important city. The impressive bridge, the acqueducts, the ruins of houses right beneath the modern Government of Extremadura building. Of course, the theatre, Amphitheatre, Roman art museum all add to make this a history lover's dream come true.
8. Portico del Foro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By AllanJGJ - Wellington, New Zealand
Another area of roman remains, literally just down the road from the Temple of Diana. While it doesn't much look a Forum, as it's claimed to be, it's a useful adjunct to the larger temple site. Just reconfirms how astonishing Merida is - it's hard to go more than a few hundred metres without stumbling on a roman site.
9. Presa Romana de Proserpina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By tpilomia - Chaves, Portugal
We drove our car on a very narrow and rough road to check on this Roman Dam. Still being used today but just for recreation. Since it was a cold day, there weren't many people there except for some fishermen. A good place for picnics, boats, etc.
10. Casa del Mitreo
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