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Autonomous community of Spain
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Extremadura (Extremaduran: Estremaúra) is a region of Spain. Extremadura is characterized by the joviality of its people, so in any corner of the land of Extremadura there is a place of fun.
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Archaeological rock formation similar to Stonehenge but on a smaller scale. It's almost permanently submerged in a reservoir, with the tips peaking out. In periods of drought, the water reclines and the dolmen can be observed in its full glory. The dolmen was completely visible in 2019 for the first time in 50 years because of extreme drought in the region.
A huge hill-top monastery/cathedral and great parador.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site near Ciudad Rodrigo and shared with Portugal.
A park that features cliffs, rivers, forests, eagles and rare vultures; the iconic Monfragüe Castle is perched atop a hill and offers a glimpse into the region's history.
A strangely symmetrical conical hill, 161m high, forming a peninsula of the La Serena dam basin. There are hiking and mountain biking trails.
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Badajoz · Regional · BJZ
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featuring a Roman theater and Museum of Roman Art
town with a mountaintop castle
the region's largest city and economic centre, home to a Moorish castle, the powerfully armed fort of San Cristobal, and the Badajoz Cathedral, which resembles a fortress with massive walls
medieval town and museums
has the remains of a 16th-century aqueduct
medieval town and home of Francisco Pizarro, the conquistador of the Inca empire
it has a medieval quarter, which surrounds the fortress, and many winding streets and historical buildings to explore
the remains of a Roman city in a beautiful location
Monfragüe National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional de Monfragüe) is in the Extremadura region of Spain. Monfragüe is located roughly in the center of the province of Cáceres, within the triangle formed by the well-known cities of Plasencia, Trujillo, and Cáceres.
a rural area, declared Bien de Interés Cultural
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