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The Alcazaba of Mérida

It was ordered by Abderraman III. The main aims of its construction were to protect its governors and subjects, during the continuous conflicts in the emirates, as well as dominate the passage of the bridge over the Guadiana River.

The Alcazaba´ s perimeter is approximately 550 meters. Its walls are 2.70 meters thick and 10 meters height, and most of them were built with granite ashlars from the former Roman and Visigothic constructions and its structure was filled with soil, stones and mortar. Twenty five square towers are adjacent to the building and they are also useful as buttresses.

The main entrance to the place is flanked by two towers and two gates in which predominate the horseshoe arches.

 

Inside, its cistern that supplied water has survived. We should highlight the double staircase that goes down to the water tank.

 

The Conventual Santiaguista is adjacent to the wall on its Northern side. It was built by the Knights of that Order in 1230 and there they installed de Casa de la Orden y Encomienda.

 

The group has been recently restored and nowadays it is used as headquarters of the Presidency of the Regional Government of Extremadura.

Built: IX Century

Author: Abd al-Rahman II

Style: Several styles

Category: Civil

Type: Alcazaba

Plan your visit

Address and telephone

  • Plaza del Rastro, s/n. 06800 Mérida (Badajoz)
  • +34 924 003 438

Opening times

  • 1 October to 31 March: From 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • 1 April to 30 September: From 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • The monument is closed 1 January and 24, 25 and 31 December.

Tickets and prices

  • Group ticket to the Theatre, Amphitheatre, Alcazaba, Casa del Mitreo (House of the Mitraeum), Centro de Interpretación, Crypt of Santa Eulalia Church, Roman Circus and Columbarios funeral area : 15 €.
  • Visit only to the Alcazaba: 6€.

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Location

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