Badajoz town
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Badajoz - by Alonso de Mendoza (CC BY-SA 4.0)





Description
Badajoz is situated at the western edge of Extremadura, very close to the border with Portugal. It first belonged to the Roman province of Lusitania (controlled out of Merida) and then became a Moorish Taifa for several centuries until the Reconquista (1230), after which it was under alternating Portuguese and Castillan dominion. Architectural and cultural highlights include the Plaza de Espana and Plaza Alta, the Puerta de Palmas (a city gate built in the mid-16th century), the Alcazaba (a Moorish citadel built in the 9th century), the Badajoz Provincial Archaeology Museum, the Town Hall, La Giralda (a replica of that of Sevilla), and the Museo Extremeño e Iberoamericano de Arte Contemporáneo (contemporary art by Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American artists).
Access & Transport
The city is linked by train (45mins) to Merida, 60km to the east, and Caceres is 130km away. The closest cities are Seville (210km) and Lisbon (220km)
Instructions & Recommendations
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Environmental & Social
The main attractions in town have a low carbon footprint. Tourism is a welcome injection of activity and revenues in the local economy
Conclusion
Badajoz is a good addition to an Extremadura road trip and worth the detour for anybody visiting Merida. However, we would not describe it as a tourist highlight shining beyond the region's borders.
Key positive
Several sights / attractions in a compact area
Mix of architectural heritages
Key negative
Time consuming to get to
Suitability
Most areas and buildings are accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h 30m
est. visit time:4h
Sunrise / early morningNo
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightOk
Night – aft. midnightNo