We never felt rushed or like we had to share the views." Merida is well-known for its ancient Roman ruins, which include a theatre still in use over two thousand years after it was built.

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The well-preserved remains of the old city include, in particular, a large bridge over the Guadiana, an amphitheatre, a theatre, a vast circus and an exceptional water-supply system. It is an ...