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Valverde de la Vera

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Ideal for a quiet visit

Ideal time to visit. Low tourist numbers expected.

IN FIGURES

Heritage and Tradition

524m

ALTITUDE

S. XV

ARCHITECTURE

500

INHABITANTS

EMPALAO

TRADICIÓN

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Valverde de la Vera, a medieval jewel that preserves the charm of another era.

Valverde de la Vera is a municipality located in the region of La Vera, declared a Historic Site in 1970, and through which water flows through its cobbled streets thanks to the "regueras", and serve to facilitate their cleaning and to distribute the irrigation water for the orchards.

A village with a popular architecture of three levels, which combines ashlar masonry with wood and brick or adobe, and where it is easy to find beautiful arcades on granite columns, decorated with balls and moldings.

From its castle, from the 14th century, there are two defensive towers that today are part of t

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What to see

Points of interest

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Plaza de España

Arcaded square with arcades supported by granite columns in Gothic style. The Town Hall and the Fuente de los Cuatro Caños (Fountain of the Four Spouts) are located here. Center of the Historic and Artistic Ensemble of Va

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Castle of Valverde de la Vera

Fortress of the XIV century erected by Nuño Pérez de Monroy, with later remodeling. Reference of the defensive heritage of La Vera and the history of the municipality.

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Virgen de Fuentes Claras Parish Church

Temple built in the late fifteenth century and early sixteenth century, Gothic-Hispanic-Flemish style. Three naves and hexagonal chancel. Main religious building of the town.

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La Picota

Gothic work of the XVI century, symbol of justice. Octagonal shaft decorated with chains and animal heads. Singular element of the civil patrimony of Valverde.

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Santo Cristo del Humilladero Chapel

Hermitage of the late sixteenth century or early seventeenth century. It is part of the group of religious buildings that characterize the historic center of Valverde de la Vera.

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Impalao Museum

Museum dedicated to the tradition of Easter Week in Valverde, documented at least since 1600. The figure of the Empalao is one of the most unique manifestations of the intangible heritage of La Vera.

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