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Monuments in Extremadura
Castelar Park
The palm trees that populate this park in Badajoz bestow an air of warmth on a place that is also used as a venue for fairs and exhibitions.
Location:
Badajoz,
Castillo de los Arcos
This castle monument built by order of Don Lorenzo Suárez de Figueroa is located in pastureland near Almendral.
Location:
Almendral, Badajoz
Castillo del Cachorro
A 13th-century tower of Islamic origin and a 15th-century fortress make up this castle, which owes much of its relevance to the Ulloa family.
Location:
Torreorgaz, Cáceres
Castle of Almaraz
Declared a historical Spanish heritage site, the only original part of this castle to be preserved is the keep.
Location:
Almaraz, Cáceres
Castle of Burguillos del Cerro
High up in Burguillos del Cerro, in the province of Badajoz, stands its defensive castle, of Muslim origin.
Location:
Burguillos del Cerro, Badajoz
Castle of El Cuerno
Located in a place that is difficult to access, the castle of El Cuerno lies close to the village of Fuentes de León in the province of Badajoz.
Location:
Fuentes de León, Badajoz
Castle of Grimaldo
Discover the legends hidden behind its walls, including the story of Rodrigo Calderón.
Location:
Grimaldo, Cáceres
Castle of Herrera del Duque
The castle of Herrera del Duque displays all its stately 16th-century splendour, a characteristic that has led to its declaration as a Spanish historical heritage site.
Location:
Herrera del Duque, Badajoz
Castle of Hornachos
The castle of Hornachos in the province of Badajoz still has some traces of its Muslim past and shows signs of its importance for the military orders of Santiago and Alcántara.
Location:
Hornachos, Badajoz
Castle of La Encomienda
Constructed on the ruins of the Muslim castle of Mojáfar, this fortress in the province of Badajoz was the administrative centre of the command of Lares in the 13th century.
Location:
Villanueva de la Serena, Badajoz