Puerta de Palmas, Badajoz, Spain

The Puerta de Palmas is a former city gate built in 1551. It has two cylindrical towers flanking the entrance door. Prince Philip II and Emperor Charles V and date of construction are mentioned on the outer side of the tower. The towers are fortified with battlements and they have two decorative cords at the top and bottom levels. Its entrance is east-facing, and is double-arched and is decorated with medallions of the shield of the Emperor Charles V. It was once used as a prison, but has since undergone many renovations and has been an entrance point to the city.

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Luís Santos (14 months ago)
Super friendly security asked us where we came from and welcomed us in a rainy day

Israel Herrera Gutiérrez (14 months ago)
Nice place to go for a walk. I totally recommend it

Bruno Ferreira (3 years ago)
beautiful, could be a bit more preserved

darius savolskis (3 years ago)
You cannot miss it if you walk the famous bridge.

S V (4 years ago)
Students and potential tenants STAY AWAY FROM.THIS PLACE. They don't allow you to use the club room. They don't allow pool guests. They don't allow use of the sitting area near the pergola. It's all for show only. They don't even allow one to sit in the lobby!!! Adriana the manager is rude and condescending. The unit owners would be appalled at how tenants are treated so unkind. Avoid this place. Not a good living experience.

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