Badajoz (Spain) – detailed information about the city with photos. The main attractions of Badajoz with descriptions, guides and cards.
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City of Badajoz (Spain)
Badajoz is a city in the southwest of Spain on the border with Portugal. It is the capital of the province of the same name (the largest in the country) and the largest settlement of the autonomous community Extremadura (while the capital of the autonomy is Merida). Badajoz is located on the left bank of the Guadiana River. It is large tourist and cultural center of the region, which can boast moorish and medieval architecture and sights of the same period.
- Geography and climate
- Best time to visit
- Practical information
- Story
- How to get there
- Shopping and shopping
- Food and drink
- sights
- Video
- Maps and guides
- Comments and reviews
Geography and climate
Badajoz is located in the west of Extremadura on the Guadiana River, 6 km from the border with Portugal. The city is located on a limestone plateau on left bank of the river. The climate is Mediterranean. Summer is dry and hot, and the winter is warm and mild with rare negative temperatures. The wettest months are November and December.
Streets of badajoz
Best time to visit
Best time to visit: April-June and September October.
Practical information
- The population is 150.5 thousand people.
- The area is 1,440.37 square kilometers.
- The language is Spanish.
- Currency – Euro.
- Visa – Schengen.
- Time – Central European UTC +1, in summer +2.
Story
The first settlement on the site of modern Badajoz was founded the Romans and called Pax-Augusta. After the collapse of the Roman Empire Visigoths settled here.
In 875 the Moors settled here, who called the city Batalhus The Moors were driven out in 1230 by the troops of King Leon and Galicia Alfonso IX.
Streets of badajoz
Due to its strategic position, Badajoz always had important military significance. The city was somehow involved in almost all military conflicts in the Iberian Peninsula. Interestingly, during the Moorish rule of Badajoz was one from the scientific centers of Western Spain. Also from Badajoz were many The conquerors of the New World: Hernan Cortes, Vasco Nunes de Balboa, Hernando de Soto, Valdivia, Alvarado.
How to get there
Badajoz has its own airport. Also the city has regular bus and train connections to Madrid, Merida, Lisbon, Seville.
Shopping and shopping
Large network and brand stores are located on the street. Menacho. On the street Santo Domingo you can find small but curious shops. From traditional products, local wines (valleys of the Guadiana), olive oil, cheese and ham.
Panorama of Badajoz
Food and drink
The cuisine of Badajoz includes traditional dishes made from local produce, as well as recipes from ingredients brought from America such as paprika and potatoes. Tomato soup, roast lamb and roast trout some of the traditional dishes that should be served with excellent Iberian sausages and Ribera del Guadiana wine. In addition, you can find excellent tapas in Badajoz.
sights
Alcazaba
Alcazaba – one of the main attractions of Badajoz. it medieval Moorish citadel with powerful battlements, which is one of the best preserved Arab fortifications throughout Spain.
Espantoperros
Espantoperros – architectural dominant of the Alcazaba, mighty medieval watchtower.
Now in the walls of the ancient Arab fortress is located Archaeological Museum. Also in the vicinity of the Alcazaba are located the most charming old streets and alleys with medieval houses.
Cathedral Cathedral
San Juan Bautista – Cathedral, the construction of which began in the 13th century after the conquest of Badajoz Alfonso IX. The three-nave building has the appearance of a fortress, crowned with battlements and has powerful square tower bell tower. Defensive function reflects important strategic importance of the city. Architecture and interior Cathedral include elements of Gothic, Renaissance and Plateresco. Facade The buildings are pretty basic. A marble portal leads to the church in 1619 of the year.
Alta
Alta is a beautiful central square located near from Alcazaba. In the Middle Ages, under its arches were held markets and other mass events. Square is one of the centers city life now.
Puerta de Palmas
Puerta de Palmas – two powerful cylindrical towers and a memorial arch, which are the entrance to the old city.
Giralda
Giralda – a copy of the famous Seville tower.
