About Badajoz - presentation, information, photos and recommendations
Badajoz is a city in western Spain, which is on the left bank of the Guadiana River, which was founded by the Moors in 875.
This city is located in the province of Extremadura, bordering Portugal, halfway between Lisbon, Madrid and Seville.
Badajoz is the largest province of Spain (21.600 km square.) And one of the most populated cities - 145,000 inhabitants.
Originally a Celtic settlement, Badajoz was successively in the hands of the Romans and Visigoths, and in 1031 became the capital of a Moorish kingdom.
During the Peninsular War, Badajoz was taught French in 1811, but was retaken by the Duke of Wellington next year.
Theatres and Roman temples, castles, a bridge dating from 16th century and a cathedral in the 13th century are some goals that you can visit in Badajoz.
Badajoz Cathedral was built between 1230 and 1276, and another nearby attraction is the Moorish castle, Alcazaba named.
Badajoz city has many impressive museums, such as the Museo Arqueológico Provincial Bellas Artes Museo, Museo and Museo de Arte Catedralíceo Contemporâneo.
Ideally, you should visit Badajoz when is the carnival because the city is full of life and color
The climate is characterized by long summers, warm and dry. Average annual temperatures are between 16 ° C and 17 ° C. As regards rainfall, the city is located in a transition zone, rainfall is more common in spring and autumn.
Badajoz | Badajoz is a city in western Spain, which is on the left bank of the Guadiana River, which was founded by the Moors in 875.
This city is located in the province of Extremadura, bordering Portugal, halfway between Lisbon, Madrid and Seville
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