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Beautiful Things to Do in Vejer de la Frontera

Posted by By Krista 3 December 2021
Although only small in size, there are many fantastic things to do in Vejer de la Frontera, and it has some pretty great restaurants too.
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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
One of the main attractions in Merida is the Alcaz One of the main attractions in Merida is the Alcazaba de Merida 🧱 This Moorish fortress was built in the 9th century and its ancient walls are still very much intact 😍 It’s a great historic site to walk around, just avoid it midday because there aren’t many places to shelter from the sun 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #merida #meridaespaña #extremadura #spain #spaintravel #travelblogger #meridapreciosa #extremaduraturismo #alcazaba #historicplaces #visitspain
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