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  Merida Mexico
As soon as one disembarks at the international airport of Merida, one is ungulfed by the warm air of this land between the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico and the perfumes of spices and of tropical fruits and flowers.
Merida was known as the “white city” due to the whiteness that covered the façades of its buildings.
Merida is a city with a great cultural patrimony regardless that a great part of its pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern architecture has been lost due to lack of protection and fiscal responsibility.
www.cosmopolis.ch /english/cosmo7/merida.htm   (2317 words)

  
 Travel-Island.com - Interesting Spain
The lingering, "decline of Spain" after a long period of considerable growth of population was due in large part, ironically, to its spectacular successes in the 15th and 16th centuries that led to the centuries of the treasure fleets.
Spain is bound to the east by Mediterranean Sea (containing the Balearic Islands), to the north by the Bay of Biscay and to its west by the Atlantic Ocean, where the Canary Islands off the African coast are found.
Spain became a unified crown with the union of Castile and Aragon and the conquest of Granada in January 1492, and the annexation of Navarre in 1515.
www.travel-island.com /travelogue/spain.html   (8230 words)

  
 Merida Spain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Merida is in the middle of Extramadura, Spain and consequently is the focus of tourist traffic.
On the right is the plaza mayor where you can sit on tables under umbrellas and somebody will be sure to come and serve you a drink to help you cope with the difficult touring work you are doing.
What is fascinating about this bustling city is that as recent as the 1920's Merida had a population of about a thousand souls.
pahoahi.tripod.com /spain/merida.htm   (209 words)

  
 Merida in Spain. A guide with images of Merida
One time capital of Lusitania (combined kingdoms of Spain and Portugal), at the crossroads of the Roman roads from Toledo, Salamanca, Seville and Lisbon, Merida was founded in 25BC.
Merida is described as being the tourist capital of Extremadura.
This is the jewel of Merida's Roman heritage.
www.idealspain.com /Pages/Places/Merida.htm   (432 words)

  
 Merida Hotels. Merida Accommodation Hotel in Spain Discounts for Reservation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Recently inaugurated, the Melia Merida Boutique Hotel is hosted inside two of the most important buildings of the historical centre of the city of Merida, in the Spanish region of Extremadura, a city declared Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 1993.
The Pacheco's Palace was built in 1802 and received visits from such illustrious guests as Queen Isabel II and her husband Francisco de Asis in 1879, King Alfonso XII in 1875 or King Alfonso XIII in 1905.
Hotel Occidental Merida is set in the most exclusive residential zone in Merida surrounded by a garden measuring 45,000 meters square in perfect harmony with nature and a wonderful natural pool space.
www.holidaycityeurope.com /meridahotels/index.html   (438 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - MErida, city, Spain, Spain & Portugal (Spanish And Portuguese Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
53,732), Badajoz prov., SW Spain, in Extremadura, on the Guadiana River.
Its Roman remains, among the most important in Spain, include a magnificent bridge, a triumphal arch, a theater with marble columns, an aqueduct, a temple, an imposing circus, and an amphitheater.
MErida was later the chief city of Visigothic Lusitania.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/M/MeridaSp.html   (244 words)

  
 Tour By Mexico ® - Merida City in Yucatan State, Mexico
Merida is known as the White City, nowadays one of the most tranquil and safest cities in Mexico.
The museum is located on the main avenue of Merida, the Paseo de montejo, on the corner of Street 43.
The building was the first in Merida to include in its design many of the electric elements in vogue at the time like ironwork and marble.
www.tourbymexico.com /yucatan/merida/merida.htm   (912 words)

  
 Merida Hotels: Merida Hotels, Lodging, and Resorts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Merida, ES The hotel is perfectly equipped with a wide range of delicious breakfast buffet, restaurant, cafeteria and snack bar, a gym, sauna and swimming pool with sun terrace, as well as 8 meeting rooms and convention hall for up to 200 guest.
Merida, ES This Hotel comprises two emblematic palaces in the historical centre.
Merida, ES The hotel provides gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, squash and outdoor and heated swimming-pool.
www.funtastik.com /Spain/Merida/MeridaHotel.html   (289 words)

  
 Merida, Spain: Things To See & Do   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
One of the biggest historical attractions in Merida, the arena (and its counterpart the theatre) is one of the best preserved in Spain.
The second biggest historical attraction in Merida, this theatre was built on the orders of Agrippa in the 1st Century BC and at its height, would have seated 6,000 people.
The museum is considered the greatest treasure house of Roman artifacts in Spain, holding as it does over 30,000 pieces from the period.
www.holidaycityflash.com /spain/merida_things_todo.htm   (272 words)

  
 Merida car hire / Merida car rental from 27 EUR per day allinclusive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Málaga is a port town in Andalusia, Southern Spain, on the Costa del Sol coast of the Mediterranean.
From the 5th century CE it was under the rule of the Visigoths.
In the 8th century, Spain was conquered by the Moors, and the city became an important centre of trade.
www.spaincarrental.net /merida_downtonw.htm   (1003 words)

  
 Learn Spanish in Merida. Merida Spanish School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Its foundation as a city took place in 25 B.C., under the rule of Emperor Augustus, from whom the first name of the city, Emérita Augusta, was taken.
In a privileged position on the northeastern coast of the Iberian peninsula and the shores of the Mediterranean, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain in both size and population.
The capital of Spain, located in the heart of the peninsula and right in the center of the Castillian plain 646 meters above sea level, has a population of over three million.
www.donquijote.org /destinations/spanish-merida.asp   (617 words)

  
 Patron Saints Index: Saint Eulalia of Merida
During the Diocletian persecutions, when she was around 12-14 years old (sources vary), she went to the tribunal, and confessed her faith on her own.
Legend says that when she was thrown naked into the street, snow fell to cover her; later when her ashes were dumped in a field, snow fell on them to create a burial pall.
Merida, Spain; Oviedo, Spain; runaways; torture victims; widows
www.catholic-forum.com /saints/sainte06.htm   (105 words)

  
 Merida History
During the 2nd century, under Emperors Trajan and Hadrian, both of whom were descendants of the Roman bourgeoisie in Spain, important public buildings were erected.
At the end of the 3rd century, the administrative, fiscal and economic reforms of Diocletian increased Merida's prosperity.
Conquered by the Moors in 713, Merida resisted Arab domination.
www.world66.com /europe/spain/extremadura/merida/history   (251 words)

  
 Merida spain a roman city in spain
Established by the Romans in 25 BC, Merida retains an extensive collection of Roman ruins and has a fabulous museum devoted to Roman history.
The political and cultural center of Hispania Rome, Merida was conquered by the Muslims in 713 AD.
We visited Merida in Oct. Despite the rainy weather I really enjoyed walking among the ruins and exploring the town.
www.travelinginspain.com /Merida.htm   (255 words)

  
 Mérida, Spain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mérida is the capital of the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain.
It is situated in the province of Badajoz and has a population of 53,089 (2005).
Mérida preserves more important ancient Roman monuments than any other city in Spain (including a triumphal arch of the age of Trajan); because of this, the "Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida" is a World Heritage site.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain   (337 words)

  
 History of Spain Tour
The History of Spain Tour highlights the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments in Spain from its origins right up to the 21st century.
After the Celts occupied the land it was the Romans who settled it, and centuries later it became the capital of Spain up until the 16th century, when the capital was moved to Madrid.
The Romans in Spain, Merida- the capital of the Roman province Lusitania
www.spainexchange.com /spain_tours/spain_history_tour.php   (1157 words)

  
 El Castellano | Merida Spain Hotels
El Castellano in Merida Spain has nightly rates from $76.00 to $285.00.
Merida, : The Castellano Hotel is a five stars hotel operated by Royal Resorts.
Capital of the state of Yucatan, Merida is a jewel, as perfect for an overnight trip as it is for a longer vacation.
www.trails.com /all-hotels/hotel-info.asp?hotelid=82641   (386 words)

  
 Merida hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Extremadura, by all-hotels.com
In the area of the roman bridge, it is a mandatory stop of the Ruta de la Plata (Silver route).
The Melia Merida Boutique Hotel is hosted inside two of the most important buildings of the historical centre of the city of...
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www.all-hotels.com /europe/spain/extremadura/merida_e1.htm   (656 words)

  
 History of Spain Stock Photography and Stock Photos of Spanish Historic Cultures
The Alhambra is the finest of Moorish monuments in Spain and is famous for the Alhambra gardens and the Moors Summer Palace called the Generalife overlooking Granada.
Stock Photography of Spain's historic leaders; King Ferdinand and Queen Isabel, Christopher Columbus and Spain's Age of Exploration and Discovery of the New World; Spanish Conquistadors Cortes and Pizarro; King Charles V or Carlos I and Phillip II.
Our stock photography collection of the History of Spain includes travel stock photo images of Spain's leaders and their architectue including portraits of Spanish kings and queens like Ferdinand and Isabel and their castle in Segovia.
www.odysseyphoto.com /portfolio/Spain/Spain-Historic.html   (493 words)

  
 Mérida Hotels - Online Hotel Reservations in Mérida, Spain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Recently inagurated, the Melia Merida Boutique Hotel is located within two emblematic buildings in the historical centre of the city of Merida in the Spanish region of Extremadura, a city declared a World...
Situated on Portugal avenue, a new residential area, in the proximity of the old roman bridge, obligatory stop in the Silver route.
Located in the city center, surrounded by all archeological wonders of Merida: the Roman theatre...
www.traveleurope.com /ing/spain/merida   (161 words)

  
 Magical Spain - Lisbon to Seville private guided small group tour
Discover southern Spain, Andalucia bicycle tours with van support, castles, exclusive 4-5 star hotels, Mediterranaen olive oil of Spain, medieval villages, Sevilla, Granada, Cordoba and Ronda in exotic Andalucia.
We meet and tour the medieval quarter of Cordoba which was in the 9th and 10th centuries, Europe's largest metropolis (500,000 inhabitants) and the rich capital of Spanish Arabian Al-Andalus and before capital of Roman Spain!
Sparkling whitewashed villages and haciendas appear in the distance to be islands in the immense sea of dusky green olive trees.
www.magicalspain.com /tours/lisbon_frameset.htm   (1279 words)

  
 Merida Hotels - Discount Hotels in Merida Spain
For business and leisure travelers looking for Merida hotels at a great price, Via Destinations offers excellent discounts; from charming but cheap budget hotels to luxury accommodations to great downtown hotels, airport hotels and suburban alternatives.
Via provides excellent hotel information including photos, amenities and hotel ratings to help you find the right hotel at the right price.
To search all hotels in Merida, select your dates and click "Search", or find the hotel of your choice in our Merida hotel listing below.
www.viadestinations.com /spain/merida-hotels.htm   (137 words)

  
 Car Rental Merida with Auto Europe
When you arrange a car rental in Merida, Spain, you can tour a unique destination with a widely varied history and culture.
Your rental car in Merida allows you to easily see Roman ruins that rival Rome's, for temples, coliseums, and aqueducts.
AutoEurope offers several pick up locations and a large fleet selection, so finding a car rental in Merida is both easy and economical.
www.autoeurope.com /car-rental/Merida-rental-guide.cfm?c=1335   (355 words)

  
 Parador de Merida, Merida (Badajoz) , Spain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It's a great time to unwind and relax and our incredible Parador de Merida deals make Merida (Badajoz) a perfect holiday retreat.
The city of Merida (Badajoz) is a melting pot of diverse cultures, unique experiences and stunning attractions.
The Parador de Merida conserves the structure of the former 18th century convent, installed on the remains of a temple dedicated to the Concordia de Augusto, and offers the guest the opportunity to experience the rich heritage of the beautiful town of Merida and surrounding natural areas.
www.ebookers.com /cheap_hotels/spain/parador_de_merida.html   (201 words)

  
 Merida, Spain : Introduction | Frommers.com
At one time the capital of Lusitania (the Latin name for ancient Portugal, which included parts of southwestern Spain), Mérida was one of the most splendid cities in Iberia, ranking as a town of major importance in the Roman Empire; in fact, it was once called a miniature Rome.
Its monuments, temples, and public works make it the site of some of the finest Roman ruins in Spain, and as such it is the tourist capital of Extremadura.
Old Mérida can be covered on foot -- in fact, that is the only way to see it.
www.frommers.com /destinations/meridaspain/1146010001.html   (209 words)

  
 Accommodation in Tryp Medea Hotel Merida Spain
This 4 star hotel is located in the suburbs of Merida and was established in 1993.
Located near the old Roman Bridge, Tryp Medea Hotel is an oasis for a compulsory stop along the Silver Route.
It's original semi-circular shape is reminiscent of the old Roman amphitheatre of which Merida is a living and representative example.
www.accommodationow.com /accommodation/tryp_medea_hotel_merida.htm   (177 words)

  
 Spain Hotel - Melia Merida Boutique Hotel Badajoz Spain
Located in the Plaza de España, just a few meters away from the City Hall and the Visigoth architecture of the Santa María Cathedral, in the heart of the cultural and commercial centre of a city that has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
During the months of July and August you can also enjoy a visit to the Mérida Theatre Festival.
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www.southtravels.com /europe/spain/meliameridahotel/index.html   (458 words)

  
 Velada Merida in Merida, Spain
Hotel-Rates.com >> Spain >> Merida >> Velada Merida
AVENIDA PRINCESA SOFIA SN A Four Star Property Located Close To The Main Cultural And Tourist Areas Of Meridas Centre, Hotel Velada Merida Was Inaugurated In 1995.
The Velada Hotel In Merida Has 99 Spacious And Comfortable Guest Rooms At Your Disposal.
www.hotel-rates.com /spain/merida/velada-merida.html   (288 words)

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