Baluarte de la Cruz
Baluarte de la Cruz is an archaeological site in Alcántara, Caceres, Extremadura. Baluarte de la Cruz is situated nearby to the ruins Palacio de los Roco-Campofrío, as well as near Muralla abaluartada de Alcántara.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Alcántara Bridge and Church of Santa María de Almocóvar, Alcántara.
Alcántara Bridge
The Alcántara Bridge is a Roman bridge at Alcántara, in Extremadura, Spain. Alcántara is from the Arabic word al-Qantarah meaning "the arch". The stone arch bridge was built over the Tagus River between 104 and 106 AD by an order of the Roman emperor Trajan in 98. Alcántara Bridge is situated 670 metres northwest of Baluarte de la Cruz.
Church of Santa María de Almocóvar, Alcántara
Church
The Church of Santa María de Almocóvar is a 13th-century parochial Catholic church located in the Spanish town of Alcántara, in the province of Cáceres. The church is located in the center of the Spanish plaza, in the old town. Church of Santa María de Almocóvar, Alcántara is situated 320 metres north of Baluarte de la Cruz.
Roman temple of Alcántara
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The Roman temple of Alcántara is located at one side of the Alcántara Bridge, Cáceres, Extremadura. Along with the Roman temple of Vic, it is one of the only two Roman temples preserved nearly complete in Spain. Roman temple of Alcántara is situated 560 metres northwest of Baluarte de la Cruz.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mata de Alcántara and Piedras Albas.
Mata de Alcántara
Village
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Mata de Alcántara is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2005 census, the municipality has a population of 320 inhabitants. Mata de Alcántara is situated 6 km east of Baluarte de la Cruz.
Piedras Albas
Village
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Piedras Albas is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2006 census, the municipality has a population of 147 inhabitants. Piedras Albas is situated 8 km northwest of Baluarte de la Cruz.
Villa del Rey
Village
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Villa del Rey is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2006 census, the municipality has a population of 137 inhabitants. Villa del Rey is situated 9 km southeast of Baluarte de la Cruz.
Baluarte de la Cruz
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Alcántara, Caceres, Extremadura, Central Spain, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
39.71762° or 39° 43′ 3″ northLongitude
-6.88761° or 6° 53′ 15″ westOpen location code
8CFMP496+2XOpenStreetMap ID
node 11834826970OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Palacio de los Roco-Campofrío and Muralla abaluartada de Alcántara.
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