ancient ruins
Roman Theatre of Merida
One of the most magnificent Roman theaters still standing, built in 15 BC in the former capital of Lusitania, still hosting performances in its 6,000-seat auditorium.
9 km · about 15 min drive
Extremadura, Spain · Europe
Esparragalejo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from La Garrovilla, 9km from Roman Theatre of Merida.
Esparragalejo is a town located in Extremadura, Spain. With a population of 1,524, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Esparragalejo sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Esparragalejo to your route.
Esparragalejo (Spanish pronunciation: [es.pa.ra.ɣaˈle.xo]) is a municipality of Spain in the province of Badajoz, autonomous region of Extremadura.
Located about 13 km from Mérida, it is known for its unique Roman multiple arch buttress dam, the Esparragalejo Dam, its two natural lagoons, and its religious festivals.Read more
During the festivities to honor the town's patron saint, the Virgin of Good Health (Virgen de la Salud), its inhabitants come to the cathedral to witness the one-hour Mass and then occupy the streets completely. The townspeople take to the streets to put on a procession, to play music, and to put on shows for the town's children.
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Esparragalejo is located in Extremadura, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 38.9433 latitude, -6.4355 longitude.
Esparragalejo has a population of approximately 1,524 people, making it a town in Spain.
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ancient ruins
One of the most magnificent Roman theaters still standing, built in 15 BC in the former capital of Lusitania, still hosting performances in its 6,000-seat auditorium.
9 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
UNESCO-listed walled quarter where Roman, Moorish, Gothic and Renaissance stone palaces stand almost unchanged, their towers crowned with white stork nests. Game of Thrones used its lanes as King's Landing.
59 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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