Alcazaba of Badajoz

The Alcazaba of Badajoz is an ancient Moorish citadel in , , western . The alcazaba, as it now appears, was built by the Almohads in the 12th century, although it probably existed from the 9th century, when Badajoz was founded.
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  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: cultural property in Badajoz, Spain
  • Also known as: “Alcazaba von Badajoz” and “Alcázar, Torre de Espantaperros y Recinto de Badajoz”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Plaza Alta and Convento de las Adoratrices, Badajoz.

Square
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is a square, which is situated 220 metres south of Alcazaba of Badajoz.

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is situated 130 metres southwest of Alcazaba of Badajoz.

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is situated 430 metres southwest of Alcazaba of Badajoz.

Alcazaba of Badajoz

Latitude
38.88317° or 38° 52′ 59″ north
Longitude
-6.96858° or 6° 58′ 7″ west
Elevation
213 metres (699 feet)
Wheelchair access
no
Open location code
8CCMV2MJ+7H
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1118841109
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­castle
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Geo­Names ID
10297371
Wiki­data ID
Q527301
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Urdu—“Alcazaba of Badajoz” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “قصبة بطليوس”
  • Bengali: “বাদাজোজের আলকাজাবা”
  • Dutch: “Alcazaba of Badajoz”
  • Esperanto: “Alkazabo de Badajoz”
  • Extremaduran: “Alcaçaba de Baajós”
  • Extremaduran: “Alcaçaba de Badajós”
  • French: “Alcazaba”
  • German: “Festung von Badajoz”
  • Japanese: “アルカサバ・デ・バダホス”
  • Portuguese: “Alcáçova de Badajoz”
  • Spanish: “Alcazaba de Badajoz”
  • Urdu: “قصبہ بطليوس”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Brazo de Jamaco and El Pico.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Puerta de Carros and Cruz del Jubileo (S. XVII).

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