Mérida Walking Tour 2h40 and 18 audio reviews

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Mérida Walking Tour 2h40 and 18 audio reviews

By Navaway - Visites Audioguidées

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2h 40m
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Overview

Mérida, often called the Spanish Rome, stands out for its impressive Roman remains. This tour Guides you through 18 iconic places, including the Aqueduct of Miracles, the Roman Theatre and the Co-Cathedral of Santa María la Mayor. Explore the historical richness of this city founded by Emperor Augustus, while enjoying an immersive experience with captivating audio guides. A great opportunity to savour the gastronomy of Extremadura between two explorations of ancient sites.

Walking tour of 6.5 km, duration of 2h40
Discover 18 historical sites, including the Roman Circus and the Alcazaba
Includes audio guides with anecdotes and historical information
Ideal for lovers of Spanish history and culture.

Activity location

Heladería La plaza
- 12 Plaza de España
- 06800, Mérida, Extremadura, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

Heladería La plaza
- 12 Plaza de España
- 06800, Mérida, Extremadura, Spain

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Mérida Walking Tour 2h40 and 18 audio reviews in Multilingual

2h 40m
Opening hours: Sat 00:00-23:59
English

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Languages available

Price details

£5.12 x 1 Traveller£5.12

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What's included, what's not

Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
Immediate access to the audioguided circuit, no tickets or materials to collect
Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
Text transcripts of all audio content
18 immersive audio comments along the way (History...)
Admire the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track
Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...
Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
Headphones or headphones (optional)

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Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Acueducto de los Milagros (Pass by)

So here you are in the great Acueducto de los Milagros park, translate the park of the Aqueduct of Miracles, facing the fabulous remains of the same name. It is one of the most important archaeological sites in the city.

Calle Albarregas (Pass by)

You pass through the pleasant Albarregas River Park, one of the largest green spaces in the city. These vast expanses of grass are very valuable for admiring the remains of the miracle aqueduct and it is not uncommon in summer for the lawns to turn into a stage of spectacle with stunning views.

Acueducto de San Lazaro (Pass by)

Now you are standing in front of the Aqueducto de San Lazaro. It takes its name from an old nearby hermitage, dedicated to Saint Laurent, demolished in the 20th century. It is one of two aqueducts that supplied the city with water before the construction of the impressive Aqueduct of Miracles.

Roman Circus of Mérida (Pass by)

You guessed it by its oval shape recognisable between a thousand, you are in front of the ancient Roman circus of Mérida. It is one of the best preserved circuses in the Empire and was one of the most important after the Circus Maximus of Rome.

Merida International Classical Theatre Festival (Pass by)

You now arrive at the most important archaeological site in Mérida. If you only had to visit one site, it’s that one. Unfortunately, you can’t see anything or not much from the outside, so I advise you to take an entrance and discover the ruins of the amphitheatre and Roman theatre of the former Emerita Augusta.

Temple of Diana (Pass by)

What’s crazy about Mérida is that you constantly come face to face with fabulous vestiges of antiquity while walking in the street. Here you are in the heart of the ancient Roman forum, where the most important buildings were located, opposite the temple of Diana.

Plaza de Espana (Pass by)

Here you are in the heart of Mérida, in its Spanish Steps. It was laid out as you see it today, in the time of the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon. Historians regard their reign as the transition from the Middle Ages to the modern era.

Santa Iglesia Catedral Metropolitana de Santa María la Mayor (Pass by)

The Co-Cathedral of Santa Maria the Mayor that you see there, is the oldest building in Plaza de España. It is a co-cathedral, as it shares the seat of the archdiocese with Badajoz Cathedral.

Azulejos Alcazaba (Pass by)

Behind its fortified walls lie the ruins of the Alcazaba de Mérida. This square fortress was built on the orders of Abd-al Rahman II. He is the 4th Umayyad Emir of Cordoba. It's the beginning of the fourth century if you're lost.

Merida (Pass by)

In the centre of the roundabout, you saw the statue of the She-Wolf of the Capitol given by Rome to Merida in 1997. The original has been preserved in the capitol museums since 1471, but there are many representations all over the world, from Paris to Buenos Aires to Chicago, Tokyo and a hundred other cities.

Puente Romano de Mérida (Pass by)

You are now on the Roman bridge of Merida, one of the longest bridges in antiquity please! Under the Roman Empire, he crossed the Guadiana River in two stages, with a break on a plough in the middle of the river.

Seven Chairs' Park (Pass by)

Here you are in the island park, a beautiful green space, as Mérida has the secret. It is the second largest city in Spain in terms of park and garden, surpassed only by Madrid. I just wanted to draw your attention to the other side.

Repuestos Guadiana S.L. (Pass by)

Here you have a clear view of the Guadiana and the new Lusitania Bridge. It takes its name from the fact that the ancient Emerita Augusta was the capital of Lusitania, a Roman imperial province that covered much of present-day Portugal as well as the region of León and Extremadura.

Mérida (Pass by)

Since they speak only of him, since he founded the Roman city that gave Mérida, and you have his statue in front of you, I suggest you to get to know Augustus better.

06800 (Pass by)

Here you are in front of the San Juan de Dios Hospital. Today it is the seat of the Assembly of Extremadura, but its origin dates back to 1632, when the mayor of the city asked the brothers of Saint-Jean-de-Dieu to settle in these premises to improve care for the sick and poor who arrived in town.

Trajan Arch (Pass by)

If you lived in Augusta Emerita, in the days of the Romans, you would take this arch that stands in front of you, to access the temple dedicated to imperial worship. This new cult is a kind of religion that now considers emperors and some members of their families as gods.

Basilica of Santa Eulalia (Pass by)

Now you are facing the beautiful Basilica of Sainte-Eulalie and its remarkable entrance portico. The building is considered a primary nucleus of the birth of Christianity in the Iberian Peninsula.

Extremadura (Pass by)

We are now heading towards the site where the Roman aqueducts of Merida are located. Since the streets leading to it are not fascinating either, I take the opportunity to give you some information about the gastronomy of the region, so that you will know what to taste absolutely when you go to the restaurant!

Location

Activity location

Heladería La plaza
- 12 Plaza de España
- 06800, Mérida, Extremadura, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

Heladería La plaza
- 12 Plaza de España
- 06800, Mérida, Extremadura, Spain

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