Archaeological Museum of Badajoz

Badajoz, Spain

The Provincial Archaeological Museum of Badajoz was created in 1867. Following a number of moves along history, the museum opened at its current premises at the Palacio de los Condes de la Roca (within the walled bounds of the Alcazaba of Badajoz) in 1989.

The museum hosts an extensive collection of warrior steles from the Final Bronze Age, comprising about a quarter of all found in the Iberian Peninsula.[8] Besides from Badajoz proper, the museum's collection of tiles comes from Toledo, Medellín, Zalamea de la Serena, Cumbres Mayores, Granada and Calera de León.

The topic areas of the permanent exhibition halls are listed as follows: Physical Environment, Prehistory, Protohistory, Roma, Late Roman, Visigothic, Islam, Christian Middle Ages.

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Founded: 1867
Category: Museums in Spain

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Múz Kocsis (11 months ago)
Lovely place! The tiny exhibition is interesting and beautiful. Free entrance. Worth visit.
Liam Cheasty (12 months ago)
Spain quite possibly has the best Roman Archaeological remains in Europe. The Roman Theatre and others in Merida are spectacular and the Archaeological Museum of Badajoz is superb , give yourself lots of time. The Alcazaba of Badajoz is an ancient Moorish citadel in Badajoz, Extremadura, western Spain. The alcazaba as it now appears was built by the Almohads in the 12th century, although it probably existed from the 9th century, when Badajoz was founded. In the 11th and 12th centuries it was the residence of the rulers of the taifa of Badajoz. It was declared a national monument of Spain in 1931. The Archaeological Museum of Badajoz The museum is located in the city's Moorish Alcazaba (fortress). Inside there are more than 15,000 items on display from archaeological sites around the province. You can see a range of exhibits, from Visigoth architectural items to Moorish ceramics and tombstones, and Roman mosaics. The collection of Bronze Age steles is especially relevant. It is one of the most complete in the Iberian Peninsula. Both the Alcazaba and Archaeological Museum are great places to visit but give yourself a lot of time.
Crystal L (13 months ago)
We decided to stop in the quiet, unassuming town of Badajoz, Spain during our travels. This town is very understated but will not disappoint those seeking a rich historical experience in Spain. The museum entrance is free, you are able to walk along the fort wall of the archeological site and the museum offers audio guides in many languages. The collection is surprising for those visiting spanning from prehistoric to Roman times in Spain and the staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful with visitors. Please visit the museum and enjoy.
Gregory Hancks (2 years ago)
A local museum with an incredible collection spanning many historical and prehistoric periods.
Сергей Мазуркевич (2 years ago)
Very good place. Very interesting. Beautiful
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