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Monuments in Extremadura
Monfragüe Castle
Discover the strange stories and unique historic moments hidden behind the walls of this castle with stunning views.
Location:
Serradilla, Cáceres
Monroy Castle
Monroy Castle, a Spanish cultural heritage site, stands in the main square of the town with the same name.
Location:
Monroy, Cáceres
Montánchez Castle
The first floor of the Montánchez Castle in the province of Cáceres is of Roman origin, but it was the Almohads who gave shape to the structure which it has today.
Location:
Montánchez, Cáceres
Montemolín Castle
Montemolín Castle was built on the remains of an old Almohad fortress and became one of the most important strategic enclaves in Badajoz.
Location:
Montemolín, Badajoz
Nogales Castle
Throughout its history the Nogales Castle has suffered from the advances of the French and the Portuguese. It has been restored to all its splendour.
Location:
Nogales, Badajoz
Castle of Olivenza
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
Peñafiel Castle
The legendary castle known as Peñafiel, belonging to the town of Zarza la Mayor is located in a privileged natural environment and stands guard over the border with Portugal.
Location:
Zarza la Mayor, Cáceres
Piedrabuena Castle
For centuries this building has been a part of the defence line on the border with Portugal, it was very important for the Order of Alcántara and nowadays it is very well preserved and habitable.
Location:
San Vicente de Alcántara, Badajoz
Reina Castle
Next to the town of Reina, this fortress was built by the Moslems and inherited by the Christians, becoming a part of the Order of Santiago.
Location:
Reina, Badajoz
Salvatierra de los Barros Castle
A building with the dimensions of a citadel, it was built in 1190 by order of Alfonso IX in a privileged location from which it controls Salvatierra de los Barros.
Location:
Salvatierra de los Barros, Badajoz