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Monuments in Extremadura

Art and culture through monuments in Extremadura

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Castle of Mayoralgo

Castle of Mayoralgo

Monument

One of the oldest castles in the province of Cáceres, located in Aldea del Cano

Location:

Aldea del Cano, Cáceres

Castle of Mayorga

Castle of Mayorga

Monument

This castle, located in the village of San Vicente de Alcántara in the province of Badajoz, has been an exceptional witness to diverse episodes of history.

Location:

San Vicente de Alcántara, Badajoz

Castle of Olivenza

Castle of Olivenza

Monument

Located in the municipality of Olivenza in the province of Badajoz, this castle suffered the ravages of war.

Location:

Pza. de Santa María, s/n Olivenza, Badajoz

Castle of Trevejo

Castle of Trevejo

Monument

This castle, which was built on a Muslim base, passed from owner to owner until being devastated during the French invasion.

Location:

Trevejo, Cáceres

Castle of Villagarcía de la Torre

Castle of Villagarcía de la Torre

Monument

This stately castle in Badajoz province was devastated by war leaving only the keep.

Location:

Villagarcía de la Torre, Badajoz

Castle of Villanueva del Fresno

Castle of Villanueva del Fresno

Monument

This fortress, which was devastated during a battle with the Portuguese, stands on the highest point of Villanueva del Fresno.

Location:

Villanueva del Fresno, Badajoz

Castle-palace of the Counts of Oropesa

Castle-palace of the Counts of Oropesa

Monument

This 15th-century fortress retains the original Gothic beauty contemplated by Charles V during his stay in Jarandilla de la Vera.

Location:

Avda. García Prieto, 1 Jarandilla de la Vera, Cáceres

Castrejón de Capote

Castrejón de Capote

Monument

There are many exceptional sites left by the Celts in Extremadura, and Castrejón de Capote is one of them. Here you can find remains of walls, buildings and even a shrine.

Location:

Carretera N-435 Badajoz-Huelva, desvío km 102,2 Higuera la Real, Badajoz

Chapel of Belén

Chapel of Belén

Monument

The chapel dedicated to the Virgin of Belén is one of the most important in the town of Cabeza del Buey in Badajoz province, and as a result was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest.

Location:

Cabeza del Buey, Badajoz

Chapel of El Cristo del Humilladero

Chapel of El Cristo del Humilladero

Monument

Construction of this chapel, which stands in the municipality of Gata in Cáceres province, began in the 16th century. It was extended in the 18th century, stamping it with a unique style

Location:

Calle Humilladero Gata, Cáceres