The colony of Augusta Emerita, which became present-day Mérida in Estremadura, was founded in 25 B.C. at the end of the Spanish Campaign and was the capital of Lusitania. The well-preserved remains of ...

Among its treasures is the Cathedral of San Ildefonso, the first cathedral built on the American mainland, a monumental work that reflects the cultural fusion that defines the region. Likewise ...

For those looking to escape the crowds and discover new places to visit, one Spanish region in particular stands out. Extremadura is a western Spanish region bordering Portugal, and comprises the ...