Plasencia City Walls, Plasencia, Spain

Plasencia City Walls were built in the late 12th century by Alfonso VIII of Castile, who founded Plasencia to protect his western border. The original perimeter was around 2.4 kilometers long. Towers with semicircular floors reinforced the walls and 26 of the original towers are still preserved. To visit the Wall of Plasencia visitors must stroll through the center of the old city and pass through any of the eight existing doors, gates and wickets. A walks through the barbican is an experience to enjoy.

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Peter Thomas (2 years ago)
A lovely wall top stroll. Free admission

Chester Draws (2 years ago)
Beautifully preserved walls with manicured gardens, not sure it looked like this back in the day but peasants getting covered in boiling oil does not attract the tourists.

Gitty Rosenberg (3 years ago)
Very well maintained and imposing.

Liz T.D (4 years ago)
This is a beautiful city... full of warm friendly people. Beautiful architecture and little squares.. would recommend... food very good. Parking free but at a premium.. but persevere.

Bob Bradley (6 years ago)
Great views over city, including of patches of tiles from other Spanish towns and of the aquaduct

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