Location: Province of Badajoz
Top Things to do in Province of Badajoz
What to do and see in Province of Badajoz, Spain: The Best Places and Tips
The province of Badajoz (pronounced [baðaˈxoθ]) is a province of western Spain located in the autonomous community of Extremadura. It was formed in 1833. It is bordered by the provinces of Cáceres in the north, Toledo, Ciudad Real in the east, Córdoba in the south-east, Seville, and Huelva in the south and Portugal in the west.
Restaurants in Province of Badajoz
1. Roman Theater (Teatro Romano)
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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
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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
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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. Consorcio Museo Etnografico Extremeno Gonzalez Santana
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4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By Traveller_UK12 - South Wales UK
While the Museum has small boards on the wall by each exhibit in 3 languages that provide an overview, there is no information on any of the individual exhibits, so you are left guessing!! In the Castle the only language in use is Spanish so...MoreThank you very much for expressing your oppinion. We take note to improve our information service. Yours sincerely José Jaime Vega González
6. Acueducto de los Milagros
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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!
7. Templo de Diana
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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.
8. Ciudad de Zafra
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4.5 based on 235 reviews
Reviewed By Julie O - Retford, United Kingdom
We travel through Spain each year and love having a couple of stopovers in different towns. Zafra was not a disappointment and it was a charming place to explore. Easy to walk round, although we actually have folding bikes so cycled. Everything of interest is centred around the historic old town; two lovely squares, Plaza Grande and Plaza Chico, adjoining each other. The gates to the old city, old churches, and the old castle, which is now the Parador. Even the town hall is an amazing moorish style place, with a beautiful balconied courtyard, well worth a visit. Lots of places to eat, very helpful tourist information on the Plaza Espana, and overall yet another beautiful place in Extramadura.
9. Rincon Nazari
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4.5 based on 479 reviews
Reviewed By valdeac - Atlanta, GA
As an international visitor to Badajoz, I was interested to try this place as it's listed as the #1 thing to do in Badajoz alongside many of the city's other well known landmarks. And although it does have a very attractive Arabic-style interior, it is nothing more than a bar. This listing would be more accurate if the location were reclassified as Nightlife rather than a Landmark.
Drink menu is very standard--cocktails and liquor only, no wine. Service was slow and inattentive, and drinks ran more expensive than we were used to seeing (5 Euro per cocktail). If you're an out-of-town visitor looking to experience an evening in Badajoz you may be better served by strolling the lovely streets and/or grabbing a copa and tapas at one of the city's many cafes.
10. Plaza Chica
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4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By Skuppy42 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
A lovely little town square, nice place to just sit for a few minutes (especially on a sunny day), or you can visit one of the cafes that surround the square.
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