Alcazaba, Merida, Spain

The Alcazaba of Merida dates back to Roman times but was reconstructed in other three different periods: Visigothic, Moorish and Middle Ages.
During the Roman period, it was mainly a defensive structure for the bridge; excavations have revealed walls, a roadway and ruins of a stately home from this period.
The walls were expanded during the Moorish period; a fortress was erected in 885 AD by Aderrahamn II. Within the walls, there's an "Aljibe" (cistern) probably Roman in origin; however, its present design is the work of the Moors in the 9th century. Descending down to the water there's a double flight of stairs which might have been used by horses.

Opening hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. 25th Oct. to Mar.)
Entrance fee: €6; €15 the monumental circuit.

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Local: Paseo Roma, s/n, 06800 Mérida, Badajoz, Espanha

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