Plaza de España

Mérida, Spain

Home to the Hotel Ilunion Mérida Palace, a restored 15th century palace.

Places in Plaza de España

Plaza de España bars Bars around the central square near the restored 15th century palace hotel.

Best time to visit: April to June and September to October offer comfortable weather for exploring the extensive Roman archaeological ensemble.
Getting around: Mérida's compact centre, including the Teatro Romano and Acueducto de los Milagros, is entirely walkable.
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: Spanish. English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Mérida's cultural calendar continues centring on the Mérida International Classical Theatre Festival, held every summer in the Roman Theatre, featuring performances of classical plays often in their original Latin or Greek, drawing visitors from across Spain and beyond.

Teatro Romano quarter — Home to the showstopper Roman Theatre and adjacent Amphitheatre.
Arch of Trajan area — Home to A de Arco, known for grilled meats near the historic arch.