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Travel Guide - Guide to Extremadura, Spain
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Extremadura
Holidays - Merida, Badajoz & Caceres Attractions and Activities
by Steve Greenwood
Extremadura is located in
southwest Spain bordering Portugal and the regions of Castilla & Leon,
Castilla La Mancha and Andalucia. It consists of the two provinces Badajoz
and Caceres, which are respectively the largest and second-largest provinces
in Spain. Extremadura is the poorest region in Spain and is also one of
the least visited... |
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Extremadura
Is A Place With Distinguished Landscapes by Andrew Gibson
Extremadura is located between
Portugal and Madrid and is regarded as the best kept secrets of the country
Spain. This terrain is absolutely a rich natural glory that has all the
ingredients of unspoilt cultural and natural heritage. This cities cultural
and historical heritage is the legacy of numerous civilizations that lived
in the Iberian civilizations.... |
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The
Seige of Badajoz, Extremadura by Nick Nutter
Unless you originate in
the vicinity of Nottingham in the UK it is unlikely that the word Badajoz
will do more than ring the odd bell in your memory, something you may have
heard at school perhaps. If just one incident had not occurred in 1812
that put the name on everybody's lips, in Europe at least, it is likely
that Badajoz would have continued in obscurity, as it largely had since
it was founded by the Moors in the 9th century.... |
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Caceres,
Extremadura, A Walled Renaissance Town by Nick Nutter
In the centre of Extremadura,
in Spain, is Caceres. A World Heritage Site since 1986 and declared a Place
of Historical Artistic Interest, by Royal decree no less, in 1949, it held
the promise of great things; and provided them, although not entirely what
was expected. As you approach the old town, sat on the highest point
of course, you will notice the warm yellow sandstone walls that totally
encircle the hill.... |
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Trujillo
Guide
Trujillo is a town in Spain,
in the Extremadura region. The origin of the town is pre-historic. It was
named Troxiello, Turgalium and by other different names. The town now calls
itself the "Cradle of the Conquistadores", having been the birthplace of
many men who sought their fortune in the New World. Celts, Romans, Moors,
and Christians have inhabited Trujillo over the centuries... |
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