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Elena De Miguel (9 months ago)
The missing star is not due to the castle's demerit but to draw the attention of those responsible for the regrettable state of abandonment in which it is located. It is a real shame and shame that they do not know how to appreciate and take advantage of this authentic jewel that they have in their historical and cultural heritage. The ascent to the castle is done from the town itself, if you are lucky you park in the Plaza Alta, there is a museum there, and the path up starts from that plaza. It is a ramp with some steps and although at the beginning it is dirt, it is later better conditioned. By the way, before taking the dirt road there is another better paved one that leads to the old church of Santa María de la Encina, currently a very interesting interpretation center with Templar tombs. We continue the ascent, the castle is worth it, upon arriving we can enjoy its parade ground with two cisterns, be careful that especially the one on the left as we enter is open with the danger that entails. The Torre del Homenaje welcomes us and you can enter and climb it. (Side note, a real shame that a certain PACO and a certain JOSÉ had not chosen the facades of their houses as a place to "immortalize" their names instead of the barbican of the tower). ? The views are incredible and I once again make an appeal, a request, to return this castle to the greatness that belongs to it, he will know how to return it in spades to the town of Burguillos
The missing star is not due to the castle's demerit but to draw the attention of those responsible for the regrettable state of abandonment in which it is located. It is a real shame and shame that they do not know how to appreciate and take advantage of this authentic jewel that they have in their historical and cultural heritage. The ascent to the castle is done from the town itself, if you are lucky you park in the Plaza Alta, there is a museum there, and the path up starts from that plaza. It is a ramp with some steps and although at the beginning it is dirt, it is later better conditioned. By the way, before taking the dirt road there is another better paved one that leads to the old church of Santa María de la Encina, currently a very interesting interpretation center with Templar tombs. We continue the ascent, the castle is worth it, upon arriving we can enjoy its parade ground with two cisterns, be careful that especially the one on the left as we enter is open with the danger that entails. The Torre del Homenaje welcomes us and you can enter and climb it. (Side note, a real shame that a certain PACO and a certain JOSÉ had not chosen the facades of their houses as a place to "immortalize" their names instead of the barbican of the tower). ? The views are incredible and I once again make an appeal, a request, to return this castle to the greatness that belongs to it, he will know how to return it in spades to the town of Burguillos
Andrés Navarro (11 months ago)
It's a shame about the state of the castle, because it has tourist potential. The place where it is located and the remains that are preserved are wonderful. The problem is that it is practically abandoned. There is dirt, graffiti, etc. In the parade ground there is an open cistern, a complete danger for someone to fall into.
It's a shame about the state of the castle, because it has tourist potential. The place where it is located and the remains that are preserved are wonderful. The problem is that it is practically abandoned. There is dirt, graffiti, etc. In the parade ground there is an open cistern, a complete danger for someone to fall into.
Ricardo L. (15 months ago)
The Castle of Burguillos del Cerro is a historical treasure. Its majesty and panoramic views transport you to the Middle Ages. A hidden gem in Badajoz that deserves to be explored. Safety pin. The best, the views.
The Castle of Burguillos del Cerro is a historical treasure. Its majesty and panoramic views transport you to the Middle Ages. A hidden gem in Badajoz that deserves to be explored. Safety pin. The best, the views.
Jorge Fernández Lozano (16 months ago)
Although I am not impartial because it is the castle of my town, it is a magical and special place with spectacular views. I recommend going up early in the morning or late in the afternoon (in summer) to avoid dying of dehydration or heat stroke. The ideal is to leave your car in the town (you can park practically anywhere) and get to the Plaza Alta and from there, take the path up, don't litter!
Although I am not impartial because it is the castle of my town, it is a magical and special place with spectacular views. I recommend going up early in the morning or late in the afternoon (in summer) to avoid dying of dehydration or heat stroke. The ideal is to leave your car in the town (you can park practically anywhere) and get to the Plaza Alta and from there, take the path up, don't litter!
José (17 months ago)
The castle (of the Knights Templar) is located in a location that overlooks an extensive territory surrounding the town of Burguillos, declared an Asset of Cultural Interest with the Category of Historical Ensemble. The town itself is a hodgepodge of architecture corresponding to different periods of our history, both in noteworthy buildings and popular architecture (the Ermita del Cristo, for example). The center of the town is in the Plaza Alta, and in this you can already see remarkable constructions. From here you can access a series of alleys with a medieval flavor, narrow and typical of the so-called Jewish quarters, from some of its corners you can see the imposing fortress, of variable beauty depending on the day; and from here you can see the town with its notable buildings: Church of Santa María de la Encina, from the 13th century, the Church of San Juan Bautista, from the 14th century, various buildings from the 16th century: the house of the Corregidor and Cárcel del Real , the convent of the Franciscan Conceptionists, the Monastery of Las Llagas de San Francisco, the hermitage of Nuestra Señora del Amparo... A friendly, sociable, simple population...; typical idiosyncrasy that is already being lost in larger cities and towns.
The castle (of the Knights Templar) is located in a location that overlooks an extensive territory surrounding the town of Burguillos, declared an Asset of Cultural Interest with the Category of Historical Ensemble. The town itself is a hodgepodge of architecture corresponding to different periods of our history, both in noteworthy buildings and popular architecture (the Ermita del Cristo, for example). The center of the town is in the Plaza Alta, and in this you can already see remarkable constructions. From here you can access a series of alleys with a medieval flavor, narrow and typical of the so-called Jewish quarters, from some of its corners you can see the imposing fortress, of variable beauty depending on the day; and from here you can see the town with its notable buildings: Church of Santa María de la Encina, from the 13th century, the Church of San Juan Bautista, from the 14th century, various buildings from the 16th century: the house of the Corregidor and Cárcel del Real , the convent of the Franciscan Conceptionists, the Monastery of Las Llagas de San Francisco, the hermitage of Nuestra Señora del Amparo... A friendly, sociable, simple population...; typical idiosyncrasy that is already being lost in larger cities and towns.
