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Monuments in Extremadura

Santibáñez el Alto Castle
This fortification in Cáceres with views of the Sierra de Gata landscapes was built on the remains of a Moslem building. of which some traces remain.
Location:
Santibáñez el Alto, Cáceres

Segura de León Castle
Legend accompanies this castle in the province of Badajoz, built by the Order of Santiago between the 13th and 16th centuries.
Location:
Segura de León, Badajoz

Torrecilla de Lagartera Castle
Without doubt the most striking characteristic of the Torrecilla de Lagartera Castle in Cáceres is its robust aspect, a legacy of its Almohad past.
Location:
Torreorgaz, Cáceres

Castle of Trevejo
This castle, which was built on a Muslim base, passed from owner to owner until being devastated during the French invasion.
Location:
Trevejo, Cáceres

Trujillo Castle
Located in the province of Cáceres, Trujillo Castle was built over an old Moslem fortress of which a number of remains have been preserved.
Location:
Cerro Cabeza de Zorro Trujillo, Cáceres

Valencia del Ventoso Castle
The Valencia del Ventoso Castle cannot be considered as either a defence nor a military building, but rather as a fortress house.
Location:
Valencia del Ventoso, Badajoz

Valverde de la Vera Castle
With the passage of time the first fortress in the town of Valverde de la Vera in Cáceres was incorporated into the church which was built, which gave rise to a new castle.
Location:
Valverde de la Vera, Cáceres

Castle of Villagarcía de la Torre
This stately castle in Badajoz province was devastated by war leaving only the keep.
Location:
Villagarcía de la Torre, Badajoz

Villalba de los Barros Castle
This castle in the province of Badajoz began its life as a Moslem fortress, which with the passage of time became what it is today at the hands of the Lords of Villalba. A mixture of styles which has led to its declaration as one of Extremadura's historical and cultural heritage sites.
Location:
Villalba de los Barros, Badajoz

Castle of Villanueva del Fresno
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