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The Museum of Classic Motorcycles (day 2)
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Here
we will find legends.
The exhibition hall shown on the right is just one of eight areas crammed with classic motorcycles from Harley, Honda, Indian, BSA, Ducati, BMW, Wankel and ..........well, there are over 300 exhibits, the list goes on and on.
Add to that, the glorious setting and we have the ingredients for another fantastic day. The museum boasts a rooftop mirador that affords spectacular views over the valley and lake.
Juan
The Man
Juan Gil Moreno was very young when he restored his first motorcycle; a 'Guzzi 65'. From there he went on to breathe new life into five more Guzzi's. From that humble beginning, rose what is in my opinion, one of the finest motorcycle museums in the world.
Travelling in Time
Lying alongside the vast array of motorbikes are a selection of classic cars such as the 'Thunderbird', 'Lincoln Continental' and 'BMW Bubblecar'. There's even a Ford A bus, an ambulance and a hearse, so you can see that we'll be well looked after.
Horse drawn carriages and a range of antique prams are also on show.
And just when you thought that was it.....
We hit the road again and head for the Roman town of Merida, established in 25 B.C., and still retaining an extensive collection of Roman ruins and a fabulous museum devoted to Roman history.
Able to hold 6000 spectators, the Roman Theatre is one of the premier sights of Merida. The nearby Anfiteatro was the site of battles between Roman gladiators and could hold as may as 15,000 people.
The political and cultural centre of Hispania Rome, Merida was conquered by the Muslims in 713 A.D. After a 500 year period of decline, the city was virtually abandoned until the 1500's, but don't worry, they've managed to knock it back into shape again ready for our visit.
The cost of entry to the museum is included in the cost of the tour.
The hotel in Merida has private, secure parking.