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Alcazaba

829 Reviews

#10 of 33 things to do in Merida

Sights & Landmarks, Historic Sites

Plaza de Espana, 06001 Merida, Spain

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“Still being excavated but great views from the walls.”

Interesting for a quick visit but it was very hot when I went. Worth climbing up on top of the... read more

Reviewed June 28, 2019

Helene Christin... P

Truro, United Kingdom

“Very large site...”

... which is still being excavated. Gives excellent views of the Roman bridge. An interesting site... read more

Reviewed May 25, 2019

401lind

Royston, United Kingdom

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From the wall there is a fabulous view right across the Roman Bridge (the longest one extant) and there are also explanations for the various different parts and stages of the Alcazaba.

The walk along the fortified walls gives a great view of the Roman bridge and the river; and secondly, go into the building over the tank or cistern, which is filled with water filtered from the river.

Admission is free if you have bought the combined ticket for all archeological sites.

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Plaza de Espana, 06001 Merida, Spain

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Helene Christin... P

Truro, United Kingdom

312135

Reviewed June 28, 2019

Still being excavated but great views from the walls.

Interesting for a quick visit but it was very hot when I went. Worth climbing up on top of the walls to get a view of the river and surrounding area. It is still being excavated, so lots of ongoing work. Go down the steep...More

Date of experience: June 2019

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Sandy5259

Vancouver, Canada

18490

Reviewed June 4, 2019 via mobile

Worth a visit

Worth an early morning visit. Admission is free if you have bought the combined ticket for all archeological sites. Be sure to ask for your senior or youth discount. All signs are in English and Spanish. Look for my reviews of other sites in Merida...More

Date of experience: June 2019

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RioLucy

Rio de Janeiro

5520

Reviewed May 25, 2019

Go, just for the underground plumbing!

Compared with other citadels in Spain, not much is preserved at the Alcazaba in Mérida. However, this is well worth a visit, for two reasons. The walk along the fortified walls gives a great view of the Roman bridge and the river; and secondly, go...More

Date of experience: May 2019

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401lind

Royston, United Kingdom

38772

Reviewed May 25, 2019

Very large site...

... which is still being excavated. Gives excellent views of the Roman bridge. An interesting site which is included in the 15 euro combined ticket.

Date of experience: May 2019

Thank 401lind

trvlbufChicago

Chicago, Illinois

628310

Reviewed March 31, 2019 via mobile

Interesting but not remarkable.

We bought the multiple site visit pass and it included the alcazaba. It is Interesting, especially the aljibe and the views of the Roman bridge from it's wall. Nonetheless, it is not remarkable.

Date of experience: March 2019

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Felixstowe2016

Felixstowe, United Kingdom

788159

Reviewed November 19, 2018

Not really a lot here only a high wall

We think the most interesting part of the castle is the water supply drawn and filtered from the river underground through sand acting as a filter.

Date of experience: November 2018

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K2683GRlc

Bath, United Kingdom

531134

Reviewed November 3, 2018

One for the purists perhaps!

Very very hot day....the walled site is impressive but inside it seemed a bit vast and empty!! I am sure there are some wonderful excavations of interest but this was not for me! Great views of the Bridge.

Date of experience: August 2018

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hans-jaguar

Santa Comba Dao, Portugal

1396565

Reviewed September 21, 2018

Visit of the historical centre of Merida.

After a short walk from the car-park you arrive at the famous “Roman Bridge” over de “Guadiana River” and on the other side you have the “Alcazaba”, an “Arab fortress” who is the oldest Muslim fortification of the Iberian Peninsula, built in the 9th century...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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Susan L

Caceres, Spain

4011

Reviewed September 17, 2018

Combined visit in Merida to see ALcazabar

Walking around this sight was very interesting, and we took great photos of the Roman bridge from Alcazabar walls. Interesting to see the process of water gathering and storage, apart from many other items on display

Date of experience: September 2018

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WynaPret

Rustenburg, South Africa

13871

Reviewed August 24, 2018 via mobile

Merida city castle

Interesting castle well worth visiting. The experience is improved by the explanations and commentaries in English (as well). A short visit is more than adequate.