The first settlement on the territory of the modern city was founded in 25 BC and was used as a place of life for fired Roman soldiers. In those days the city was called Emerita Augusta in honor of its founder - the Emperor Augustus. Modern Merida attracts visitors by its amazing legacy of ancient times and peaceful atmosphere.
Merida is ready to delight gourmets with a variety of interesting dishes and drinks. Since the city can hardly be called touristy, most of its restaurants is aimed at locals and serve … Open
Merida is a unique city from historical and cultural points of view. In Roman times, one of the largest and richest cities was located on its territory, and some of its monuments have been … Open
On one of the central streets of the city is the Arch of Trajan, whose height is 15 meters. The age of this architectural structure is also about 2 000 years. Originally, the arch functioned as a city gate and was built from wood. The very first wooden arch lasted about 150 years, and in the second century, it was decided to rebuild it. For the construction, the best granite from the local quarries, which was processed using special technology, was used. The guests of Merida can admire the magnificent stone structure even now.
Historical monuments of various periods have been preserved in Merida. An outstanding religious site is Basílica de Santa Eulali. It is one of the region's oldest churches, the first … Open
Lovers of natural attractions in Merida will be invited to visit the unique nature reserve Cornalvo, located in the immediate vicinity of the city. On the territory of this natural reserve, you can see all the common plants that are found in different regions of Spain, and also watch wild animals and birds.
Besides walks in historical places, Merida is ready to offer its guests a lot of interesting entertainments. The city has several children's entertainment centers. Tourists traveling with … Open
Equally interesting is the charming town of Trujilljanos with its ancient church and artisan workshops. Each of these workshops is a unique mini-museum in which visitors are always happy to conduct an excursion and learn the national craft. Such craft workshops will be an excellent place to buy memorable gifts.