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Mérida : Michelin's recommendations

Although Mérida’s modern town has many charming nooks and crannies, its unique Roman monuments are of greater interest to visitors. The town was once the capital of Lusitania and as a result is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Tourist attractions Mérida : Things to see and do

Alcazaba

C. del Puente E - 06800 Mérida

To defend the 792 m Roman bridge that crosses the bed of the Guadiana, scattered with islets, the Moors built this 9C fortress. Inside the walls, note a cistern cut out at the level of the river's water.

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Templo de Diana

C. Romero Leal E - 06800 Mérida

Remains of a former temple devoted to the imperial religion and built at the time of Augustus, it retains a large part of the colonnade with Corinthian capitals and channeled columns.

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Museo Nacional de Arte Romano

José-Ramón-Mélida E - 06800 Mérida

Situated in an impressive modern building specially designed by architect Rafael Moneo to present the extensive collections of Roman archaeology from Mérida. On the upper floors, which contain jewellery, coins and pottery, you can see some fine mo..

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Hotels Mérida

Parador de Mérida

Almendralejo, 58 E - 06800 Merida

Prix Prices from : 75 €

Set in a former convent, dating from the 18th century, the Parador de Mérida provides attractive accommodation. It is within 10 minutes' walk of Mérida's main attractions. Parador de Mérida boasts a pleasant, traditional-style inner courtyard and be..

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Hotel & Boutique Spa Adealba

Romero Leal, 18 E - 06800 Merida

Prix Prices from : 54 €

Hotel & Spa Adealba is in the historic heart of Mérida, 30 metres from the Temple of Diana. The hotel has a spa and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. This design hotel is within walking distance of the World Heritage sights of Mérida. The Roman Theatre and A..

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Hotel Cervantes

Camilo José Cela, 10 E - 06800 Merida

Located in Mérida’s historic centre, Hotel Cervantes is 400 metres from the Roman Forum and 250 metres from the train station. Each air-conditioned room offers a TV, private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. The family-run Cervantes Hotel has an à la carte r..

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