Basilica of Saint Eulalia, Merida, Spain
The Basilica of Saint Eulalia was built in the 4th century on the site believed to be where she was martyred. The Basilica was badly damaged during the Muslim period, with the fine marbles and mosaics and the gilded lacunar (space in the ceiling between the beams) from its early days having been lost.
In the 13th century, after the reconquest of the city by Alfonso IX, the present basilica was built on top of the original ground plan, using many of the Roman building materials.
In front of the basilica stands the "Hornito de Santa Eulalia", a small chapel embellished with the remains of the Temple of Mars from the Roman period.
Opening hours: The church can only be visited from 19h30 to 20h30; the crypt is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m., closed from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. to Mar.).
Entrance fee: €6; €15 the monumental circuit.
How to go: Within walking distance of the city centre.
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