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15 Useful Tips for Visiting Pompeii for the First Time

Posted by By Krista 13 March 2021
Pompeii is a fantastic archaeological site to visit, and the perfect place to go to on a day trip from Naples. You won't regret visiting it!
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1 Day in Naples: A Complete Guide to the City

Posted by By Krista 11 April 2019
Naples is a great southern Italian city to visit, if only for 24 hours. As well as exploring the attractions, don't forget about the food!
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Hi, my name is Krista. I love travelling to historic destinations and eating local dishes along the way. I hope you follow along with my travels!

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Zafra is one of the most beautiful Spanish towns y Zafra is one of the most beautiful Spanish towns you probably haven’t heard of 🇪🇸 It’s situated between Seville and Merida, with a history dating back to the Roman period. There aren’t too many things to do in Zafra, but there’s enough to keep you busy for at least half a day! Do you like to visit smaller towns when you travel? 🫶🏼 • • • • • • • • • • #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #travel #historyblogger #zafra #extremadura #badajoz #extremaduraturismo #extremadura_ig #badajozturismo #visitspain
I bet you didn’t know Spain could look like this I bet you didn’t know Spain could look like this! 😳 #Merida is located in the region of #Extremadura, and while it may be most known for its ties to the Roman Empire, it also has some unique Moorish architecture and medieval attractions to see too 🏛️ Have you been to a city like this before outside of Italy? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #meridaespaña #visitmerida #visitspain #extremadura #badajoz #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #extremaduraturismo #travel
Merida is one of the best cities in Spain to visit Merida is one of the best cities in Spain to visit for Roman ruins, and there’s plenty of Moorish architecture to admire too 🏛️🇪🇸 But did you know that you can see 9 historical and archaeological sites for just €17?! 🎟️ You can purchase the combination ticket at any of the Consortium-run sites, and it includes ⬇️ Temple of Diana Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre Roman House of the Amphitheatre Roman Circus Crypt of the Basilica of Santa Eulalia Archaeological area of ​​Moreria Alcazaba of Merida Funerary Area of ​​the Columbariums House of the Mithraeum • • • • • • • • • • #merida #meridaespaña #españaenpaisajes #historicplaces #romanruins #archaeology #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #historyblogger #spaintravel #extremadura #extremaduraturismo #badajoz
Did you know you can visit one of the oldest Moori Did you know you can visit one of the oldest Moorish fortresses in Spain only a 2 hours drive from Seville? 😳 The Alcazaba de Merida was built in the 9th century, but inside the courtyard you can also see an archaeological site from the Roman period 🧱 Would you visit this historic landmark in Spain? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #merida #meridaespaña #meridaspain #extremadura #extremaduraturismo #historyblogger #historicplaces #kristatheexplorer #travelblogger #travel #spaintravel #moorisharchitecture
One of the most impressive and well preserved exam One of the most impressive and well preserved examples of Roman architecture in Spain is the Temple of Diana, located in Merida 🏛️ It was originally used as the main temple of the city but over time it was repurposed as a palace/home until 1972. It’s now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see in Extremadura 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #meridaespaña #merida #extremadura_tur #extremadura #spaintravel #badajoz #kristatheexplorer #romanruins #ancientrome #mérida #travelblogger #historyblogger #historicplaces
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