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Mérida: Spain's uncrowded mini Rome
Original: Imagine discovering a mini Rome in the heart of Spain, without the crowds. Mérida is home to remarkably preserved Roman
Travel writers are spotlighting Mérida in western Spain, home to some of the best-preserved Roman ruins outside Italy. The city boasts a Roman theatre, gladiator arena, temples and towering aqueducts spanning nearly 2,000 years of history. An art historian's self-guided walking tour lets visitors explore the ancient sites without the heavy crowds of Rome itself.
Why now: Travellers are increasingly seeking culturally rich destinations that offer major historical sights without overtourism.
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- Imagine discovering a mini Rome in the heart of Spain, without the crowds. Mérida is home to remarkably preserved Roman theaters, gladiator arenas, temples, and towering aqueducts. Follow an art historian's self-guided walking tour through nearly 2,000 years of history,… · CareyOnTravels@flipboard.com · 3
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