Badajoz (casco antiguo)

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BadajozBadajoz


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The AlcazabaThe AlcazabaBadajozBadajozs Alcazaba is located in the Cerrode la Muelas Alcazaba is located in the Cerrode la Muelasurrounding the oldBadajozofthe Muslim era. Tothe north issurrounding the oldBadajozofthe Muslim era. Tothe north isborderedbythe Guadiana River, and eastbythe Arroyo Riviere,borderedbythe Guadiana River, and eastbythe Arroyo Riviere,whojoins him on the northeast corner. On both sidesthere arewhojoins him on the northeast corner. On both sidesthere aresteep slopeson the groundthat increase the defensive naturesteep slopeson the groundthat increase the defensive nature

ofthe Alcazaba, which is reinforcedbythe natural moatofthe Alcazaba, which is reinforcedbythe natural moatrepresenting the rivers. The Alcazaba wasbuilt in astrategicrepresenting the rivers. The Alcazaba wasbuilt in astrategicplace to control the natural way northplace to control the natural way north--south and eastsouth and east--west.west.


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The AlcazabaThe Alcazaba


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Legion parkLegion park It wasa work ledby Mayor Ricardo Carapetoandoutfielder Anthony

Judge. It extendsthe outdoor spacesofthe wallsbetween thebastionsof Santa Mariaand San Pedro. This isa large garden area

structured in differentsectors, by plotting several urban roads. Thisspace is connectedtothe Rondadel Pilar, occupying inside the bulwark

ofthe Trinity.

The vegetation isbeautiful spots in

highlighting a number ofshadytrees.


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Trinity bulwarkTrinity bulwark


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Palace ofthe DukesoffairPalace ofthe DukesoffairThis palace wasbuiltbyorder of Grand Master ofthe Order ofThis palace wasbuiltbyorder of Grand Master ofthe Order ofSantiago, Lorenzo Surezde Figeroa (1387Santiago, Lorenzo Surezde Figeroa (1387--1410). The latest1410). The latestrestoration isbelieveddatesback to 1631.Belongstothe Renaissancerestoration isbelieveddatesback to 1631.Belongstothe Renaissancestyle with Moorish elements clear, all quite late.style with Moorish elements clear, all quite late.Alfizframed windows usedby horseshoe arches. Inside you finda patioAlfizframed windows usedby horseshoe arches. Inside you finda patiowith three archesand pillars polygon, all builtofbrick, reminiscentwith three archesand pillars polygon, all builtofbrick, reminiscentTentuda Monastery. The plant istrapezoidal andthe main facade,Tentuda Monastery. The plant istrapezoidal andthe main facade,

facing south, isdeveloping afacing south, isdeveloping alarge arch double thread.large arch double thread.

After an extensive restorationAfter an extensive restoration(1972(1972--1989), currently housesthe1989), currently housestheProvincial ArchaeologicalProvincial ArchaeologicalMuseum, which was previously in theMuseum, which was previously in the

Palaciode la Galera. El Palaciode losPalaciode la Galera. El Palaciode losDuquesde la Roca wasdeclaredaDuquesde la Roca wasdeclaredaHistoricHistoric--Artistic MonumentArtistic Monumentbydecree on March 1, 1962.bydecree on March 1, 1962.


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Gate ofthe capitalGate ofthe capitalAlong with Alpndiz Gate is one of the Almohad gates that are kept full.Along with Alpndiz Gate is one of the Almohad gates that are kept full.

Before access to the Capital Gate is a gate of the sixteenth century, thisBefore access to the Capital Gate is a gate of the sixteenth century, thisgate is in turn, as a defensive measure.gate is in turn, as a defensive measure.

Your access could be monitored from the parapet of the wall and from theYour access could be monitored from the parapet of the wall and from thetower next to it. Located in the Plaza de San Jos, near its communicationtower next to it. Located in the Plaza de San Jos, near its communicationwith thewith the

Plaza Alta through the Arc de Peso.Plaza Alta through the Arc de Peso.It has a Roman capital embedded on aIt has a Roman capital embedded on apointed horseshoe arch, made ofpointed horseshoe arch, made ofgranite blocks. In the outergranite blocks. In the outerzone of the arc is achievedzone of the arc is achievedby a rectangularby a rectangularframe shows the wall recess.frame shows the wall recess.The arch leads to an area with aThe arch leads to an area with abarrel vault and an open courtyard,barrel vault and an open courtyard,before the entrance to the Alcazaba,before the entrance to the Alcazaba,which has segments ofwhich has segments ofgranite and brick.granite and brick.


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Gate ofthe capitalGate ofthe capital


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Itowes its name tothe ancient nameofthe Portuguese town of Elvas,which isorientedtowards.Locatedopposite the Adoration Conventofthe Plazade San Jose in thewestern partofthe Alcazaba, was

recently restoredandseemstobebuilton afrontdoor totheAlmohad period.

YelvesdoorYelvesdoor


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YelvesdoorYelvesdoorBeside itare the remainsofa wall thatprobablybelongedtothe bent entrance,which wasdestroyed inthe siege sufferedbythe cityofBadajozduring the Spanish War

of Independence. After subsequentreconstruction, the wall haschangedthe angle outwardrather than inward.


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Hermitage birdsHermitage birdsConstruction of small modest proportions and

simple architecture, but very significant connotationsfor the city. The building is concrete andsquare aedicule with Arab tile roofhipped and stern door design on four stages,lacking any formal element of intentdecorative. Possibly Muslim origin,their presence

was respectedby successive remodelingfortified systems in this area.The book is situated near the doorsthat were new, or Yelba Car,and Pelambres,Vauban's Wall inthe place known as "the Monturio"

versus Guadiana Riverat the mouth of Morales Street and San Aten. In the chapel ready on the secondfloor at the time of the reforms made in the sixteenth century, was placed one ofthe earliest paintings of Luis de Morales, "La Virgen del Pajarito" circumstancesfrom which it derives its name. Legends no other value than the old place in thechapel of that painter's workshop Badajoz, and even your own home, and the storyof the artist's encounter with King Philip II, on which occasion, the court granted

Morales, old and poor, a pension of two hundred ducats.


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Palmas door is framed by two towerscrenellated circular layout.These towers are bound withdecorative cords,characteristic of the early

sixteenth century,and its brick walls are coveredwith plaster blocks simulating.At the height of theterraces of the towers has acroteria.La Puerta de Palmas has a verydifferent on both fronts.

The exterior, double arch.Key on the lower arch the arms of Charles V and inthe spandrels of the upper two medallions with busts, one male and one female,historical and allegorical figures identified by different authors with Charles V, PhilipII, Fame, Queen Jane ... At the ends of this arc shield with lion rampant crownedthat probably correspond to those of the city. Tops this facade a cornice and friezewith a Latin inscription made in 1551, with Prince Philip and Emperor Charles V, when

surely a restoration or remodeling of the door. The upper arch intrados acasetonado.

Palmas doorPalmas door


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Palmas doorPalmas door

The inner facade is composed of two bodies. The first is built by the vainly access arch

and slightly flared. The second has three arches forming a balcony which was on theparapet of communication between the two towers. The central arch, which is larger,gives way to a vault decorated with coffered flare, dominated by a niche typebalustered Renaissance pilasters, segmental arch and triangular pediment containing theimage in the round of "Our Lady of the Angels" flanked by two angels in relief andsymmetrical. This facade, as we contemplate today is the product of a very lucky notcompleted restoration in 1960 by local architect was Francisco Vaca Morales.La Puerta de Palma was State Prison in the early nineteenth century.


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Plaza AltaPlaza Alta

The Plaza Alta de Badajoz(Spain), recently restored,was for centuries thecenter of the city since itexceeded the limits of theMuslim citadel. Formerlyknown as public placessiemplemente "the square."Porticada largely under its

arches were held marketsin the Middle Ages. It wasalso the venue forcelebrations and meetingsof all kinds. From 1899until the 1970's housed amarket for iron,

transferred, losing its use,the university campus.


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Plaza AltaPlaza Alta

The square has two distinct areas: north and the Arc Mirador called theweight or the City is the oldest part, influenced by the medieval in manyof its buildings, to the south and the Arc of Toril is the more modern andregularized. The space tends to rectangular, but has a kink in thenorthern part irregularities arising from its date of establishment and

adaptation to the terrain, with steep slopes to the west.


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The gardens of La Galera are an Arab garden areadating from the tenth century, located between theTower of Espantaperros and the beginning of the

enclosure bastion of the city of Badajoz, Spain.

Galera gardensGalera gardens


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Galera gardensGalera gardensInside are some archaeological pieces such as:Gate of the Old Seminary San Aton, after beingknocked off its location in the plaza of San Aton,marble doors were brought to this place.

Building of the Galley: Renaissance building has beenused as City Hall, hospital, grain store, school, jailand others. Today is a repository of theArchaeological Museum of Badajoz.The Old Tower: ruins of what must be a tower ofthe medieval city walls.

Visigothic columns: they are located throughout thecampus as part of the walls or buildings.


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Espantaperros Tower,

also known as Torrede la Atalaya, is awatch tower next tothe fortress ofBadajoz, Almohadorigin and octagonal.Built in 1169, is

about 30 m.

Espantaperros TowerEspantaperros Tower

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