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nsander219
Chelmsford, UK642 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Part of the Roman Sites ticket for most paying sites.
This is an interesting construction being Arabic on top of Roman with a bit of Visigoth in between.
One of the entries to the City off of the Roman Bridge (great views from the upper walls). Further enhanced by each next batch of raiders! It is an easy walk around with a couple of short tower climbs plus a section of wall facing the river.
Don't miss the aljibe, a rainwater tank including a cistern to collect and filter water from the river which you can walk down to (quite cool in hot weather).
Most of it is quite exposed so be careful of the heat.
I note some Englisah language guidebooks don't think much of this site - ignore!
This is an interesting construction being Arabic on top of Roman with a bit of Visigoth in between.
One of the entries to the City off of the Roman Bridge (great views from the upper walls). Further enhanced by each next batch of raiders! It is an easy walk around with a couple of short tower climbs plus a section of wall facing the river.
Don't miss the aljibe, a rainwater tank including a cistern to collect and filter water from the river which you can walk down to (quite cool in hot weather).
Most of it is quite exposed so be careful of the heat.
I note some Englisah language guidebooks don't think much of this site - ignore!
Written July 2, 2024
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KrisD_pl
Warsaw, Poland7,686 contributions
Feb 2019
Built in 835 during the Arab rule. Long walls - 10 metres high and almost 3 metres thick. 25 towers. Inside the alcazaba there's also an old rainwater tank. Interesting visit. There's also good view to Puente Romano from the walls and actually it is accessed through the gate close to the bridge.
Written January 5, 2020
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steve q
Southampton, UK126 contributions
Oct 2022
Well worth a visit if passing through or staying in Merida. Only a few euros to enter, there is almost two millenia of history here. A good number of English/Spanish information boards tell the story of the various incarnations and uses of the site. As with all historic sites, it is worth doing a little internet research in advance to set context etc. From the walls there are outstanding views of the Roman Bridge as well. Wear decent footwear, and there are some steps involved, but the majority of the site is fully accessible. Allow a good two hours.
Written October 8, 2022
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Krishnajina
Greenview, CA173 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
The Roman bridge into town leads you directly there. Walls to climb (by stairs), parapet to walk and a vaulted subterranean passageway to the ancient water supply - a not-so hidden gem but dark and colon a hot day. This is a sight worth seeing. Package ticket available. Restrooms present. Beautiful views of the town and the river and the Roman bridge. Multi-language info boards - English included.
Written August 21, 2014
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alanb
Lewes, UK453 contributions
Feb 2020
On the edge of town this is worth a visit just for going down to see the old water cistern. There is sufficient information to give you a good idea of what life was like when it was inhabited. The view of the Roman bridge from the walls is very impressive.
Written March 9, 2020
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The Old Chief
Tavira, Portugal221 contributions
Feb 2020
Unlike most of the Roman Ruins the Moorish site is not as well preserved. The overall structure is very impressive, but the details are not too well defined.
Written February 24, 2020
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Helene Christin... P
Truro, UK280 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
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 steps to the underground can send and see the goldfish in the water. Pity they don't have a cafe as a cold drink would have prolonged my visit.
Written June 28, 2019
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Dave451
Andalucia, Spain76 contributions
Oct 2020
As with many of the historical sites, well worth the visit, entrance is included in the 16 euro multi-ticket that gets you into most of the sites in Merdida.
Written October 19, 2020
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Sandy W
Vancouver, Canada1,773 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
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 as well as for other cities in Spain, and Lisbon, London, and cities in South America, New Zealand and Australia, Southeast Asia, and South America. If this is a helpful review, please consider giving me a like.
Written June 4, 2019
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Sandra L
Warwick, Australia447 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Although really just the walls & cistern, somehow the history of the place is right there.
Could have camped in the Cistern as 38C in the shade outside. Impressive structure with work still in progress.
Could have camped in the Cistern as 38C in the shade outside. Impressive structure with work still in progress.
Written June 22, 2018
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