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Salvatierra de los Barros Castle

Salvatierra de los Barros Castle

Monument

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 (Extremadura)

Santibáñez el Alto Castle

Santibáñez el Alto Castle

Monument

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 (Extremadura)

Segura de León Castle

Segura de León Castle

Monument

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 (Extremadura)

Torrecilla de Lagartera Castle

Torrecilla de Lagartera Castle

Monument

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 (Extremadura)

Castle of Trevejo

Castle of Trevejo

Monument

This castle, which was built on a Muslim base, passed from owner to owner until being devastated during the French invasion.

Location:

Trevejo, Cáceres (Extremadura)

Trujillo Castle

Trujillo Castle

Monument

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 (Extremadura)

Valencia del Ventoso Castle

Valencia del Ventoso Castle

Monument

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 (Extremadura)

Valverde de la Vera Castle

Valverde de la Vera Castle

Monument

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 (Extremadura)

Castle of Villagarcía de la Torre

Castle of Villagarcía de la Torre

Monument

This stately castle in Badajoz province was devastated by war leaving only the keep.

Location:

Villagarcía de la Torre, Badajoz (Extremadura)

Villalba de los Barros Castle

Villalba de los Barros Castle

Monument

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 (Extremadura)