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Roman Theatre of Merida
Spain
A beautifully preserved Roman theatre, still used for classical drama in summer.
Southern Europe
Spain
Moorish palaces, Gaudi's fantasies, tapas bars until midnight, Atlantic and Mediterranean beaches, and volcanic islands: Spain packs several countries into one.
- Capital
- Madrid
- Languages
- Spanish, Catalan, Galician, Basque
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Best time to go
- April to June and September to October for pleasant weather; July and August are very hot inland, while the Canary Islands suit winter sun.
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Medina Azahara
Córdoba, Spain
The ruins of a tenth-century palace-city built by the caliphs of Cordoba.
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Roman Amphitheatre of Tarragona
Spain
A Roman arena beside the sea, part of a city that was once a capital of Roman Spain.
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Italica
Seville, Spain
Roman ruins just outside Seville, with a large amphitheatre and mosaics.
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Puig des Molins Necropolis
Ibiza Town, Spain
An ancient Phoenician-Punic burial ground with a museum of finds, below Dalt Vila.
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