Sights in Badajoz

City Halls in Badajoz

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In the central Plaza España, opposite the statue dedicated to Luis Morales and the rear facade of Badajoz Cathedral, the Town Hall

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Portico of the Forum

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You can enjoy another great landmark and it's not a woman. Yikes, that was an cheasy joke. The only problem is that around noon he

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Alcazaba of Mérida

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The Alcazaba de Merida is a clear example of how architecture is reinvented and recycled throughout history. The Romans built this

Historical Monuments in Badajoz

La Galera

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Under the Espantaperros Tower, and beside the Alcazaba and Plaza Alta is this sixteenth-century building, which has had many diffe

Churches in Badajoz

Catedral de San Juan Bautista

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This is one of the most beautiful churches in Badajoz, both for its setting and its spaciousness. It is in the centre of the city,

Churches in Badajoz

Parroquia de Santo Domingo

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This was the starting point of my tour of Badajoz, located close to the Husa Zubaran hotel where I was staying. It is the largest

Historical Monuments in Badajoz

Hospital Provincial de San Sebastián

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The old hospital of San Sebastian is located in the city center, opposite the Church of San Juan Bautista and the Teatro Lopez de

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Castle of Medellín

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In Medellín there has always been a castle. Well, actually, its construction was ordered by King Richard II of Castilla at the end

Historical Monuments in Badajoz

Puerta del Capitel

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This is the main entrance to the Alcazaba de Badajoz, through Plaza Alta and Plaza San Jose. It is a double door; the outer portio

Churches in Badajoz

Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Merced

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This convent, located in the commercial center of the city, in front of the Military Government, is one of four that remain in Ba

Historical Monuments in Badajoz

Baluarte de San Roque

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Badajoz is a fortified city. In the late seventeenth century, due to the Spanish and Portuguese war, eight bastions were built in

Historical Monuments in Badajoz

Puerta del Pilar

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This was one of the entrances to the fortified city of Badajoz, built in 1692. It gives access to the Bastion of San Roque, origin

Historical Monuments in Badajoz

Baluarte de San Vicente

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This citadel is located opposite the bridge and the Puerta de Palmas, defending access to the fortified city of Badajoz from the

Churches in Badajoz

Convento de las Adoratrices

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This convent is located in the upper area of Badajoz, in the historical center, just opposite the Alcazaba and Casas Mudejares.

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Hermitage of the Virgen del Ara

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Palaces in Badajoz

Palacio de los Condes de la Roca

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This palace is located inside the enclosure of the Alcazaba, and today houses the Archaeological Museum. It's also known as the P

Historical Monuments in Badajoz

Baluarte de Santiago

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This is another Badajoz fortification built in the seventeenth century as a result of the wars bewteen Spain and Portugal. Inside

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Llerena

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