La Flor de Al-Andalus

Top choice in Mérida


If only all hostales were such good value. A self-appointed 'boutique hostal', La Flor de Al-Andalus has 18 comfy, colourful rooms beautifully decorated in Andalucian style (with elegant tiles, elaborate mirrors and hanging lanterns), plus friendly service and a convenient location within walking distance of Mérida's main sights. Try to avoid ground-floor rooms by reception.


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1. Cripta de Santa Eulalia

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2. Pórtico del Foro

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The restored 1st-century Pórtico del Foro, the municipal forum's portico, is 100m northeast up Calle de Sagasta from the Templo de Diana.

3. Arco de Trajano

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4. Museo Nacional de Arte Romano

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5. Templo de Diana

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6. Museo de Arte Visigodo

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7. Acueducto de los Milagros

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Built between the 1st century BCE and the 3rd century, the 830m-long Acueducto de los Milagros once supplied Roman Mérida with water from the dam at Lago…

8. Anfiteatro

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Attached to the grand Teatro Romano, the (slightly less dazzling) Anfiteatro opened in 8 BCE for gladiatorial contests and held 14,000; the gladiator…