Valle de la Grulla
Valle de la Grulla is a locality in Calamonte, Badajoz, Extremadura. Valle de la Grulla is situated nearby to the hamlet Virgen de la Luz, as well as near the locality La Salvadora.Places of Interest
Highlights include Puente Romano and Alcazaba of Mérida.
Puente Romano
Bridge
Photo: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Puente Romano is a Roman bridge over the Guadiana River at Mérida in southwest Spain. The Puente Romano was built c. First Century CE. It is the world's longest surviving bridge from ancient times, having once featured an estimated overall length of 755 m with 62 spans. Puente Romano is situated 3½ km east of Valle de la Grulla.
Alcazaba of Mérida
Archaeological site
Photo: Lansbricae, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Alcazaba of Mérida is a ninth-century Muslim fortification in Mérida, Spain. Like other historical edifices in the city, it is part of the UNESCO Heritage List. Alcazaba of Mérida is situated 4 km east of Valle de la Grulla.
Arch of Trajan
Photo: Bweeindc, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Arch of Trajan is situated 4 km east of Valle de la Grulla.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mérida and Esparragalejo.
Mérida
Mérida is the capital of the Extremadura region in Spain. Founded in 25 BC, Mérida was once the capital of the Roman province of Lusitania. The city of 59,000 people still has numerous well-preserved Roman ruins, the group of which were declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993.
Esparragalejo
Village
Photo: Adolfobrigido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Esparragalejo is a municipality of Spain in the province of Badajoz, autonomous region of Extremadura. Located about 13 km from Mérida, it is known for its unique Roman multiple arch buttress dam, the Esparragalejo Dam, its two natural lagoons, and its religious festivals. Esparragalejo is situated 5 km northwest of Valle de la Grulla.
La Garrovilla
Village
Photo: Alonso de Mendoza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
La Garrovilla is a municipality located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2010 census, the municipality has a population of 2490 inhabitants. La Garrovilla is situated 7 km west of Valle de la Grulla.
Valle de la Grulla
- Type: Locality
- Location: Calamonte, Badajoz, Extremadura, Central Spain, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
38.91263° or 38° 54′ 46″ northLongitude
-6.39181° or 6° 23′ 31″ westOpen location code
8CCMWJ75+37OpenStreetMap ID
node 1241298887OpenStreetMap feature
place=locality
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