For those who think that Mérida only hosts Roman ruins, here's a surprise: the ancient Moorish fortress in the Iberian peninsula. Honestly, few things remain to be seen of this ancient fortress. However, it features a curious reservoir drawing water from the Guadiana river, impressive walls upon which you can climb and enjoy a fabulous view of the city walls,... More

The view of the Roman bridge from the walls of the Alcazaba were beautiful.

This is probably one of the largest Alcazar we have visited in Spain. The impressive size and the views over the river from its walls is worth dropping by. However inside little remains except the water-praying tower (interesting to visit) and some Roman foundations (still undergoing excavations). We expect more might be discovered in later years when excavations move along... More

The Alcazaba is small but with wonderful views of teh river from the walls and an amazing cistern.

The Alcazaba fortress is the oldest Moorish fortress in Spain. It was built in 835 by Abderraman II. He built the towers and extended the walls, and enhanced the underground reservoir. After the Christian conquest of the city, the Knights of the Order of Santiago took over the fortress and made more important modifications of the fortress. From the fortress,... More