Roman Theatre of Mérida
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An impressive theatre from the 1st century BC, one of the best-preserved Roman monuments in Spain.
What to see in Badajoz
These are the 5 places to visit in the province of Badajoz. Save your favourites and open them in Google Maps to plan your route.
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Plaza Alta, Badajoz
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A colourful historic square with arches and old buildings, a meeting point in the city of Badajoz.
Alcazaba of Badajoz
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One of the largest Moorish citadels in Europe, with the Espantaperros tower and views over the river Guadiana.
National Museum of Roman Art
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Building by Rafael Moneo in Mérida, with brick arches evoking Roman architecture and a superb collection of mosaics and sculpture.
Zafra
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Town nicknamed little Seville, with the Dukes of Feria's fortress, now a parador, and the arcaded Plaza Grande and Plaza Chica.
About Badajoz
Badajoz holds in Mérida, the ancient Augusta Emerita, one of the most important Roman sites in Spain, with its Roman Theatre, a World Heritage Site. The capital, on the border with Portugal, keeps its Arab Alcazaba and the Plaza Alta.
Frequently asked questions about Badajoz
What to see in Mérida in one day?
The Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre, the National Museum of Roman Art, the Temple of Diana, the Roman Bridge over the Guadiana and the Aqueduct of Los Milagros.
When is the best time to visit Badajoz?
Spring and autumn. Summer is very hot, although that is when the Mérida Classical Theatre Festival is held in the Roman theatre itself.
What towns and places to visit near Badajoz?
Mérida, Zafra, Jerez de los Caballeros, Olivenza and, across the border, Elvas (Portugal).