Top Rated Attractions in Mérida

Museo Nacional de Arte Romano is dedicated to learning about the influence of Roman art and architecture on the Spanish people and land. Several excavations have brought priceless works of art to the public eye and found a place in the museum. Some 37,000 pieces at the museum consists of mosaics, coins and sculptures. Audio guides are available in Spanish, Portuguese and English.

Located in the heart of the city, the Puente Romano, or the Roman Bridge, is an ancient Roman architectural marvel. It stretches to a length of approximately 721 meters, and is a very popular tourist attraction. Call for more information.

Santa Eulalia is a Christian temple dedicated to Santa Eulalia in the city of Merida, Spain. It is a beautiful religious site devoted to Christianity in the old city built on the tomb of Santa Eulalia. It is the only medieval landmark in the capital of Extremadura designed in Romanesque style.

Dating back to 8 CE, the Amphitheatre of Mérida was once a venue for gladiator battles and chariot races. What stands now are the ruins of this 15,000 seat theater. The amphitheater is now listed on UNESCO's World Heritage Site list.

An ancient Roman bridge in Spain, Guadiana Roman bridge is a major tourist attraction in Merida. Built with granite ashlars, the bridge is known to be one of the biggest of its kind in Spain. The bridge can be dated back to the 1st Century BCE. The bridge features about 60 arches

The Roman Theatre in Mérida dates back to the 16th Century BCE. It is a part of the archaeological ensemble of Merida and has a semicircular shape. It is believed that the theater had a capacity of 6,000 people. Several excavations have been carried out at the theater. Currently, the theater is a major tourist attraction and plays host to the Festival de Merida.