Extremadura Unmissables
Extremadura preserves some of Spain’s most significant historical landmarks, centered on the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Mérida, Cáceres, and Guadalupe. Mérida retains an extensive Roman legacy, including a 1st-century BC theater, amphitheater, and the Miraculous Aqueduct. The region’s medieval history is reflected in the Moorish Alcazabas of Badajoz and Mérida, the Gothic Castle of Zafra, and the Royal Monastery of Saint Mary of Guadalupe. Trujillo’s Renaissance architecture highlights the era of the Conquistadors, while the Museo Vostell Malpartida offers contemporary Fluxus art within an 18th-century industrial site.
A Roman Theatre of Mérida
The Roman Theatre of Mérida is a construction promoted by the consul Vipsanius Agrippa in the Roman city of Emerita Augusta, capital of…
B Amphitheatre of Mérida
The Amphitheatre of Mérida is a ruined Roman amphitheatre situated in the Roman colony of Emerita Augusta, present-day Mérida, in Spain.
C Monastery of Saint Mary of Guadalupe
The Royal Monastery of Saint Mary of Guadalupe is a Roman Catholic monastic establishment built during the 14th century located in…
D Temple of Diana
A 1st-century AD Roman temple located in the ancient forum of Emerita Augusta. Its granite Corinthian columns were preserved over centuries because the structure was incorporated into the 16th-century Renaissance palace of the Count of los Corbos.
E Miraculous Aqueduct
The Acueducto de los Milagros is a Roman aqueduct in Mérida, Spain. It was built during the first century AD to supply water from the…
F Bujaco Tower
Moorish tower is a popular landmark dominating the old town of Caceres. The lookout is worth the climbing effort.
G Roman Bridge
The Puente Romano is a Roman bridge over the Guadiana River at Mérida in southwest Spain.
H Museo Nacional De Arte Romano
The National Museum of Roman Art is an archaeology museum located in Mérida, Spain.
I Alcazaba of Mérida
The Alcazaba is a ninth-century Muslim fortification in Mérida, Spain.
J Iglesia de San Francisco Javier
An 18th-century Baroque church in the heart of Cáceres' Old Town. Characterized by its striking white twin towers, the Jesuit-built structure overlooks Plaza de San Jorge and features a prominent high altar dedicated to the missionary saint.
K Trujillo Castle
A Moorish fortress built in the 9th century watches over the city. An elaborate water system can be spotted at the courtyard.
L Alcazaba of Badajoz
The Alcazaba of Badajoz is an ancient Moorish citadel in Badajoz, Extremadura, western Spain.
M Plaza Mayor
A Renaissance-era square dominated by a bronze equestrian statue of conquistador Francisco Pizarro. The plaza is bordered by historic stone palaces, including the 16th-century Palacio de la Conquista, and the San Martín de Tours church.
N Museo Vostell Malpartida
Founded in 1976 by artist Wolf Vostell, this contemporary art museum is housed in an 18th-century wool-washing station. It features Fluxus movement works and the 'Auto-da-fé' collection, integrated into the dramatic granite landscape of Los Barruecos.
O Castle of Zafra
The Palace of the Dukes of Feria or the Castle of Zafra is a Gothic castle in Zafra, Badajoz, Spain, founded in 1443.
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