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The province of Extremadura is the largest in Spain and has about 700,000 inhabitants. Its economy varies according to region, being the small industry which stands in the cities, and agriculture in other counties. Badajoz also has numerous regional festivals which are worth visiting. It was founded in the ninth century, during the Muslim period of the Iberian Peninsula. The town(Badajoz), borders on the west by Portugal and is the third largest in Spain after Caceres, and Lorca (Murcia). Badajoz comprises 10 towns besides Badajoz: The most importanttowns are Gebora Guadiana, Guadiana Villafranco, Valdebótoa all of them above 1,000mts.
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In the province of Badajoz, we´ll find Merida, capital of Extremadura.
What to do | What to visit in Badajoz
Plaza de España: It´s the main square in Badajoz, whose current layout was designed by the spanish architect Rodolfo Martinez in 1918
Badajoz Alcazaba: The Alcazaba of Badajoz is located in the Cerro de la Muela surrounding the old Badajoz of the Muslim era. To the north is bordered by the Guadiana River, and east by the Arroyo Rivillas, which converges under the northeast corner. On both fronts there are steep slopes on the ground that increase the defensive nature of the Alcazaba, which is reinforced by the natural moat representing the rivers. The Alcazaba was built in a strategic place to control the natural way north-south and east-west.
Badajoz Giralda:
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Plaza de la Soledad
La Giralda de Badajoz is located in the Plaza de la Soledad, in the old town of Badajoz
The building dates from 1935. This tower is surprising for its neo-Arabic architecture and Andalusian regionalist style, mixing ceramic tiles, vases, tiles, metalwork, etc ..., and finished with a God Mercury, symbol of commerce. It is one of the most important landmarks of the city.
Plaza Alta Badajoz: The Plaza Alta de Badajoz Square was recently restored and for centuries the center of the city since it exceeded the limits of the Muslim querter.
Espantaperros Tower: The Espantaperros Tower, also known as the Torre de la Atalaya, is a watchtower adjacent to the fortress of Badajoz, It´s of Almohad origin and octagonal. It was built in 1169 and is has about 30 mts height.
Palmas Bridge:
El Puente de Palmas is the oldest bridge in the city of Badajoz (Spain), which crosses the Guadiana River. It was built in 1460. His style is Herrerian. It has 30 arches and measures 585 meters, though its dimensions have varied over the centuries as the reconstruction succeeded.
Festivals in Badajoz | What to do
Short Film Contest and El Pecado Music:(september): In the town of Llerena, projections of short films and musical performances come together in the programming of the festival that gives various awards.
Contempopranea - Indie Scene Festival(july): The best of pop rock and indie scene.
Jazz Festival of Badajoz(november):
Audiovisual Creation Festival, FICA(June, July):
Villa de Alburquerque Medieval Festival(Enero, Marzo): The Arab, Jewish and Christian are reflected in this festival which is set in medieval times of Albuquerque, considered regional tourist festival.
Transports in Badajoz | How to get there
Badajoz Airport: Badajoz Airport is located 14km and 45km from the city of Merida. Accessed by road by the BA-023. There are daily direct flights to Madrid and Barcelona. And weekly to Mallorca, Valencia and Paris.
Railway Sation - Badajoz: The Railway Station Badajoz is located at the end of Avda. Carolina Coronado S/N, on the right bank of the city in the district of San Fernando. Daily connections to Madrid and other provinces.
Badajoz Bus Station: We can find Badajoz bus station in Calle José Rebollo López, 2.
Car Rental in Badajoz: With points of collection and return through out the capital and province.
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