Where Ezra Halloway would send you
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Teatro Romano de Mérida
Attraction
Oct 6
Teatro Romano de Mérida★★★★★ Ezra Halloway's pick
The headline monument — a theatre from 15 BC that still holds performances. Winter hours 9:00–18:30, combined ticket with the amphitheatre €12. Go late afternoon for the light on the stone.
Plaza Margarita Xirgu, s/n, 06800 Mérida, Spain -
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Mercado de Calatrava
Shop
Oct 6
Mercado de Calatrava★★★★ Ezra Halloway's pick
The city's iron-and-glass market hall. Best for jamón ibérico, torta del Casar and pimentón de la Vera. Open Tue–Sat 8:00–14:00.
Calle Félix Valverde Lillo 10, 06800 Mérida, Spain -
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Vía de la Tapa
Restaurant
Oct 6
Vía de la Tapa★★★★ Ezra Halloway's pick
Central tapas bar with a strong menú del día and local Extremaduran wines. Lively before theatre performances.
Calle José Ramón Mélida 48, 06800 Mérida, Spain -
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Temple of Diana
Attraction
Oct 6
Temple of Diana★★★★ Ezra Halloway's pick
First-century Roman temple, later incorporated into a Renaissance palace. Free to view from the square. Best seen at sunset when the stone warms.
Plaza de la Constitución, 06800 Mérida, Spain -
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Museo Nacional de Arte Romano (MNAR)
Attraction
Oct 6
Museo Nacional de Arte Romano (MNAR)★★★★★ Ezra Halloway's pick
Rafael Moneo's brick gallery over excavated Roman streets. Roman sculpture, mosaics, and everyday objects from Lusitania. Open Tue–Sat 9:30–20:00, Sun 10:00–15:00, closed Mon. Combined ticket with theatre €15.
Calle José Ramón Mélida, s/n, 06800 Mérida, Spain -
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Exposición Soundtrack. El rock también se mira
Event
Oct 6
Exposición Soundtrack. El rock también se miraSep 23 – Oct 12★★★ Ezra Halloway's pick
Rock photography exhibition by Juan Pérez-Fajardo — musicians both onstage and off, through the lens of a local photographer. Runs until 12 October.
Asamblea de Extremadura, Plaza de la Asamblea de Extremadura, 06800 Mérida, Spain