Mérida (Spain) - Mérida (España)

View of the city of Merida (Badajoz province, Spain)
Roman Theater of Mérida.

Merida is a Spanish city, capital of the Autonomous Community of Estremadura and headquarters of its government institutions. He holds the titles of Historical-archaeological site (only existing denomination in Spain) and city World Heritage.

Understand

Situation

The capital is located in the middle Silver Route, in the center of the Extremadura region, north of the province of Badajoz

Weather

Merida has a continental Mediterranean climate with an Atlantic influence. It is characterized by its high temperatures in summer, with highs that sometimes exceed 40º, and its mild winters with lows that rarely drop below 0º. Since autumns are irregular, the best time to visit is therefore spring.

Culture

The most important cultural event in Mérida is the Classical Theater Festival held during the months of July and August in the Roman theater of the capital.

In addition to this appointment, the city has a large number of cultural and leisure activities throughout the year. Highlights include Holy Week, the city's Fairs and Festivities, which are held in September, and the festivities of Santa Eulalia, martyr from Mérida, patron saint of the capital.

Religion

To get

By plane

Talavera Airport is located about 35 km from the city, on the A-5 highway.

By train

Train station, on Cardero street.

By bus

The Mérida bus station is located on Avenida de la Libertad, on the right bank of the Guadiana River.

By car

Travel

The city is not excessively large and can be easily visited on foot, although important monuments are scattered throughout the city.

It is advisable to leave the car in one of the public car parks that are located in the city center (Hernán Cortés, near the Roman Theater, Atarazanas and Politécnica), then you can walk through the historic center of the capital, since the largest part of the monumental area is pedestrianized.

Watch

Mérida has one of the most important and suggestive historical-artistic ensembles of Spain. Its more than 2000 years of history and the uninterrupted presence of towns on the site of the city, have endowed the city with a very important legacy that combines a rich Roman, Visigothic, Arab and Christian heritage.

Archaeological set

Aqueduct of the Miracles.
  • Roman theater and amphitheater
  • Amphitheater House
  • Roman circus
  • Aqueduct of the Miracles
  • Temple of Diana
  • Roman bridge
  • Archaeological site of Morerías
  • Arabic Alcazaba
  • Basilica of Santa Eulalia (temple and crypt)

There is a joint ticket that costs € 10 and includes a guide.

Other monuments of interest

  • Cathedral of Santa Maria
  • Santiago convent
  • Palace of the Vera-Mendoza
  • Church of Our Lady of Carmen
  • Church of Santa Clara
  • Convent of the Concepcionistas
  • Monastery of Las Freylas de Santa Olalla
  • Church of Our Lady of Antigua

Museums and Interpretation Centers

  • National Museum of Roman Art
  • Visigoth Art Museum
  • Museum of Minerealogy and Prehistory
  • Train museum
  • Interpretation Center of the Seven Chairs
  • Interpretation Center of the Basilica of Santa Eulalia

Do

To buy

In the center of the city the largest commercial area of ​​the capital is agglutinated; around the streets Santa Eulalia, Félix Valverde Lillo, Rambla, Moreno de Vargas ...

If what you want to buy are typical products, souvenirs and archaeological reproductions, the best thing is to go to José Ramón Mélida street and around the National Museum of Roman Art.

In the west of the city there is another important commercial area with the presence of large stores and shopping centers.

To eat

Drink and go out

Sleep

Economic

Hostal Anas. Anas Hostel Telephone 924311113 Centrally located well connected, close to monuments and parks in its surroundings.

Half

  • Hotel Cervantes.
  • Hotel Zeus.
  • Hotel Rambla Emerita.
  • Hotel Romero-Merida.

Waste

  • Hotel Merida Palace *****. Plaza de España, 19. Located in the heart of the city, next to the Cathedral, occupies two emblematic buildings: the Renaissance palace of the Mendoza and the Palace of the Pacheco, 19th century.
  • Aldealba ****. Romero Leal, 18. This hotel is located in a 19th century palace, a short distance from the Temple of Diana and from Portico of the Roman forum. It is the first domotic hotel in Spain.
  • National Tourism Parador ****. Plaza de la Constitución, 3. Located in the old Convent of Jesús Nazareno from the 18th century, installed on a Temple dedicated to the Concord of Augustus. Near the hotel is the Arch of Trajan, the Visigoth Museum, the Carmen Church and the Monastery of the Concepcionistas.
  • Hotel Tryp Medea. Avenida de Portugal, s / n. This modern 4-star hotel offers spacious and luxurious accommodation in a convenient location, close to the Roman bridge and only 30 minutes walk from the city center. The hotel is located on Avenida de Portugal, in a new residential area close to a shopping and leisure center with cinemas, restaurants and numerous bars and pubs.
  • Hotel Velada-Merida. Avenida Reina Sofía, s / n. This modern and attractive hotel is located near the center and the tourist area of ​​Merida. The Alcazaba, the hotel restaurant, is well known for its cuisine of typical local specialties. In front of the building you can find public transport service.
  • Hotel Las Lomas. Avenida Reina Sofía, 78. Located on a hill surrounded by gardens and with magnificent views of Mérida is the Hotel Las Lomas, an establishment located just three kilometers from the train station and that has a classic and traditional decoration. more elegant.

Keep in touch

Security

Health

The city has two public hospitals dependent on the Extremadura Health Service:

  • Merida Hospital. Antonio Nebrija Street, s / n.
  • Adolfo Díaz Ambrona Hospital. Carretera de Valverde de Mérida, s / n.

It also has several health centers and private clinics.

Surroundings

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