Top Things to do in Extremadura
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What to do and see in Extremadura, Extremadura: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Extremadura, Spain including Yacimiento Arqueologico de Huerta Montero, Plasencia, Catedral de la Asuncion, Anfiteatro Romano de Merida, Templo de Diana, Teatro romano Medellin, Llerena, ciudad para vivirla, Barrio Judio de Hervas, Iglesia Mayor de Nuestra Senora de la Granada, Plaza Grande.
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1. Yacimiento Arqueologico de Huerta Montero
2. Plasencia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 661 reviews
Reviewed By CDFR - Logrono, Spain
Had not heard of Plasencia before we decided to stay here (weather was good, and it was on our route) Very pleasantly surprised and impressed by the well preserved monuments in the town, including the cathedral, parador, convents, and city walls. The city has a calm vibe with just enough action to be interesting. Several shops sell good quality ham and other products from extremadura at reasonable prices. There are also very nice walks on the island and great cycling paths along the river away from any traffic. Nice campsite 3 km from the centre wich is right on the cycle/walking paths. Will definitely stop here again.
3. Catedral de la Asuncion
4. Anfiteatro Romano de Merida
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,704 reviews
Reviewed By Dave451 - Andalucia, Spain
A well preserved view into Roman history and the life of a gladiator. The site is well worth a visit.
5. Templo de Diana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,622 reviews
Reviewed By Norwegian425 - Trondheim, Norway
Most people coming to Merida want to see the many remains from the Roman Period. In my opinion Templo de Diana is a sentral part of those remains and must not be missed. It is fantastic that this temple has survived all these years and still can be presented in such a good condition. What a Place Merida must have been 2.000 years ago!
6. Teatro romano Medellin
7. Llerena, ciudad para vivirla
8. Barrio Judio de Hervas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 722 reviews
Reviewed By ConchitaR - Madrid, Spain
the Hervás ghetto is worth traveling to visit calmly. The medieval city of Hervás, in a magnificent valley with a warm microclimate, was founded by Knights Templar and immediately a small Jewish community was created that was growing for two centuries, until its expulsion in 1492. Many of the Jewish families were converted and it is easy to follow its history after that date, but also many families left the city and went to Portugal and left their houses in Hervás. the Jewish quarter was in the northwest part of the town, and remained - as was the norm in the Castilian kingdoms - next to the castle of the city. Nowadays the castle -which was at the top- no longer exists because it was destroyed in the 16th century, and the church of Santa María, which occupies the most outstanding part of the city, was built in its place in the 17th century. But in its origin, the city of Hervás and its Jewish quarter always looked at the castle -the Lord of Béjar- that presided over the life of the city. The Jewish population was rich and active, and lived on agriculture, commerce and various trades such as cobbler, tanner, etc. From what I have read, life in Hervás of the Jews was fairly quiet, until the expulsion; at least, in the city they did not have some horrible customs that there were against the Jews in other towns like Toledo ... The streets of the Jewish quarter keep the disposition and traditions of its origin. The names of the streets (the one of the Synagogue, the one of the Rabilero - where the Rabbi lived) are conserved and the names of the families families that lived in them are known (the one of the Coen, for example) ... But the place where the Synagogue was, it no longer has this building, and is now occupied by a house and service buildings of a normal family. But you get a perfect idea with the fountains, the magnificent orchards, etc. of how life was there. There are some families of Israelis (or Jews) who have returned in recent years, and have put businesses (rural houses, typical tahonas) very well managed for tourism and visits to this neighborhood and this wonderful Jewish quarter. Everything is very well maintained, clean , and you can see the love of those who live in this Jewish quarter. We are left wanting to buy one of those small houses and go to live seasonally to this wonderful place.
9. Iglesia Mayor de Nuestra Senora de la Granada
10. Plaza Grande
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By sleepybexhill - Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom
It’s a small delightful square with stone colonnades surrounding it. Several restaurants and bars, but it isn’t hectic. Just a place to relax in this lovely unspoilt town.
