What to see in Autonomous community Extremadura

Herrera castle in Arroyo de la Luz was built by Muslims during regime of Almohad dynasty (XII-th - XIII-th century). In the middle ages it was used as a fortress in the Reconquista. Nowadays the castle is in ruins....

Garabato Castle (Castillo del Garabato) is situated on small hill, several kilometers north of Aldea del Cano....

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The Alcazaba of Merida was built in 9th century as Muslim fortification. It is located near the Roman bridge of Merida. The fortress is included in the UNESCO Heritage List....

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The remains of the Roman Forum in city of Merida are among main tourist attractions of Merida. The forum includes the Temple of Diana, the Arch of Trajan, etc....

The Roman amphitheatre in Merida was inaugurated in 8 BC: it was to be used for gladiators and ferocious animals games. The building is an ellipce 126 x 102 m externally. The inner arena axes measure 64 x 21 m. It was built for 16,000 spectators....