Plaza de España (Mérida)
Plaza de España
The main square at the heart of the old town, surrounded by the City Hall, the Cathedral of Santa María, and cafés. A good resting point while exploring the ruins.
Plaza de España is the center of Mérida's old town. It is surrounded by the City Hall, the Cathedral of Santa María (begun in the 13th century), and a hotel converted from a former palace, and open-air café tables fill the area around the central fountain. From here, Trajan's Arch, the Temple of Diana, the Alcazaba, and the Roman Bridge are each a few minutes' walk away, making it a good starting point or rest stop for a day of sightseeing. In the evening locals stroll out, and dinner in the surrounding lanes can include Iberian ham and Extremaduran sheep's milk cheese.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Arch of Trajan (Mérida)
- Alcazaba of Mérida
- Morería Archaeological Site
- Temple of Diana, Mérida
- Portico of the Municipal Forum
- Roman Bridge of Mérida
- Basilica of Saint Eulalia (Mérida)
- National Museum of Roman Art