A gateway between the two nations of the Iberian peninsula, Badajoz lies as close to Lisbon as it does to Madrid or Seville, and the city draws on influences from both sides of the border, as well as from centuries of tumultuous history, to form its distinctive character. Winding medieval alleys and a skyline dotted with palace towers make the historic town a sight to behold, while the remnants of the majestic Alcazaba watch over the city as they have for centuries, once an impenetrable fortress that protected the area from countless invasions.
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Facts| Population: | 152,000 |
| Currency: | 1 Euro = 100 cents |
| Emergency Numbers: | 112 |
| Newspapers: | El Pais
El Mundo
ABC
La Vanguardia
Hoy
La Crónica Badajoz |
| Website: | www.turismobadajoz.es » |
| Opening Hours: | Stores are usually open Mon-Sat 9am–1:30pm and 4:30pm–8pm. The large department stores usually stay open a few hours later, especially during the summer months. |
| Tourist Information: | Oficina de Turismo de Badajoz
Plaza San José, 18, Badajoz
+34 924 20 13 69
Tue–Sat 10am–2pm and 5pm–8pm, Sun 10am–2pm
www.turismobadajoz.es |
