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Historical Monuments in Badajoz

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No, this isn't the Giralda in Seville, but a reproduction of it, albeit on a smaller scale. It is made from brick and stone, with

Villages in Plasencia

Plasencia

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Historical Monuments in Caceres

Arch of the Star

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To enter the intramural area of the old town of Cáceres, there's nothing like the Arch of the Star. The main wall gate of Cacere

Historical Monuments in Alcántara

Alcántara Bridge

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No other bridge has moved me quite like the Alcántara bridge did. It’s yet another true feat of engineering that crosses the T

Nature Reserves in Malpartida de Cáceres

Los Barruecos

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This protected natural area is a great place to visit with kids and they’ll love hopping around on the rocks. The views are also a

Villages in Garganta la Olla

Garganta la Olla

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This village was declared a Historic-Artistic Monument due to its great state of preservation, wooden architecture, and aristocrat

Nature Reserves in Torrejón el Rubio

Salto del Gitano Viewpoint

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If you pass through Monfragüe National Park, you MUST stop at this viewpoint. First, the views are just spectacular, but also you

Waterfalls in Valdastillas

Caozo Falls

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This past autumn, we decided to visit Caozo Falls in the Valle del Jerte. The route is short and perfect for doing with kids; it s

Neighborhoods in Trujillo

The Historic Center of Trujillo

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I got to Trujillo one cloudy spring afternoon. Since the first view of its medieval houses, I fell in love. I got out of the car a

Cathedrals in Plasencia

Cathedral of Plasencia

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When we entered the New Cathedral of Plasencia and we looked up, we could not help but be surprised by the height and beauty of th

Ruins in Mérida

Aqueduct de los Milagros

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Along with the National Museum of Roman Art, this was my favorite monument of the city. The sheer size of this aqueduct and the th

Historical Monuments in Badajoz

Puerta de Palmas

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This gate located in front of the Puente de Palmas on the Banks of Guadiana River near the Baluarte de San Vicente is the true sym

Cathedrals in Caceres

Co-Cathedral of Santa María

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The Santa María Concathedral presides over the Plaza of Santa María and the most important religious monument in the city. It was

Castles in Trujillo

Castle of Trujillo

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I do not know if there are many cities which are guarded by a castle and which, from a window of the fortress, the patron saint of

Ruins in Mérida

Mitreo House

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After lunch we went to visit the House of Mithraeum, somewhat far away from the rest of the Merida Roman beauties, but it is no le

Of Cultural Interest in Robledillo de Gata

Robledillo de Gata

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Churches in Trujillo

San Martín Parish Church

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Trujillo can be found between the Tagus and Guadiana rivers. There you'll find a group of churches, castles and beautiful mansions

Wetlands in Mérida

Reservoir of Proserpine

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La Charca (that's the more common name for Proserpina Swamp) is an 8.5 square kilometer basin. The Romans built this dam over the

Things to do in Extremadura

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