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Church of Santa María Magdalena
This beautiful Manueline style temple was built in the first half of the 16th century. It also has valuable later additi
Extremadura / Badajoz
BadajozExtremadura
Olivenza (EN)
BadajozExtremaduraIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
298m
ALTITUDE
S. XIII
CASTLE
12.000
INHABITANTS
MANUELINO
ESTILO
What you'll find here
Castle / Fortress
monumental · S. XIII-XV · Open to visitors
alcázar y castillo (dip-badajoz.es)
Alcazaba
monumental · S. XIV-XV · Open to visitors
alcazaba interior (dip-badajoz.es)
Walled precinct
recinto completo · S. XIV-XVII
murallas medievales y abaluartadas (dip-badajoz.es)
Keep tower
en pie · 1488 · Open to visitors
torre de 37 m (dip-badajoz.es)
Convent
S. XVI-XVII · Open to visitors
San Juan de Dios (dip-badajoz.es)
Notable church
manuelina · S. XVI · Open to visitors
La Magdalena
Historic altarpiece
barroco · S. XVIII · Open to visitors
Misericordia
Palace / Manor house
finales S. XV · Open to visitors
ayuntamiento manuelino (dip-badajoz.es)
Heritage fountain
Fuente Mora
Monumental gate or arch
MEDIEVAL
Puerta del Calvario
Renaissance gem
S. XVI · Open to visitors
portada de La Magdalena (dip-badajoz.es)
Baroque gem
S. XVIII · Open to visitors
azulejos de la Misericordia (dip-badajoz.es)
Unique museum
Open to visitors
Museo Etnográfico (dip-badajoz.es)
Olivenza, where sea and medieval stone meet.
Olivenza is located southwest of the city of Badajoz, next to the Guadiana.
Of Templar origin, it depended on the council of Badajoz between 1278 and 1297. This year, by the Treaty of Alcañices, it passed to Portuguese sovereignty, where it remained until 1801, when, due to the so-called War of the Oranges, prologue to the Napoleonic occupation of the Peninsula, it passed to Spanish sovereignty by the Treaty of Badajoz.
It has an important monumental heritage, mainly Manueline Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. Some of the most important monuments are the churches of Santa María Magdalena and
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What to see
Places of interest
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Alcazar and Torre del Homenaje
The construction of the Alcazar was begun in 1335 by King Afonso IV of Portugal. Around a parade ground rises this walle
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Citadel and medieval wall
In 1306, the first wall of Olivenza was ordered to be built by King D. Dinis of Portugal. A canvas of 3m wide and 12m hi
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Chapel of the Holy Spirit (Casa de Misericordia)
Founded in the 16th century, its chapel's historical tilework, dating from 1723, as well as its baroque altarpieces stan
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González Santana Ethnographic Museum
Located in the Alcázar of the castle and the King's Bakery, in the museum we find a collection of culinary utensils, far
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Bastioned Wall and Calvary Gate
Fourth and last walled enclosure of Olivenza, dating from the seventeenth century and suffered three major sieges during
What to do in Olivenza
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
ROUTE
The Iberian and Border Towns Route passing through Olivenza
Discover this route and its villages
EXPERIENCE
Saudades da vila. A journey through the Portuguese past of Olivenza.
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What to do
Experiences by category
Nature
Hiking, landscapes and natural areas
Culture
Monuments, museums and historical heritage
In the family
Activities for all ages
Heritage
Properties of cultural interest and historic architecture
Petfriendly
Spaces and activities to go with your pet
Location
Olivenza is located in Badajoz, Extremadura.
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