Badajoz

Badajoz - La Giraldilla

Badajoz lies on a low range of hills crowned by a ruined Moorish castle and overlooks the Guadiana river. 

The city is heavily fortified - a bastioned wall with a moat protects the city as does the fort of San Cristobal. The river separates the castle hill and the fort making the city even more impregnable. 

Even the Cathedral resembles a fortress with its massive walls. A magnificent granite bridge is used to cross the river. 

some photos of Badajoz...

Alcaza de Badajoz

Badajoz - Plaza Alta

Badajoz - Puerta Palmas

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