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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
BadajozExtremaduraIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Low tourist numbers expected.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
298m
ALTITUDE
S. XIII
CASTLE
12.000
INHABITANTS
MANUELINO
ESTILO
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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
Points 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
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EXPERIENCE
Saudades da vila. A journey through the Portuguese past of Olivenza.
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Location
Olivenza is located in Badajoz, Extremadura.
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