Tours are given at set times. It was only in Spanish so almost all of the detail was lost on me. Apparently 80% of visitors are Spanish. Pictures could only be taken outside. The guide gave his talk in an area and you were given adequate time to examine the area further. Some of the ceiling work was reminiscent of the Sistine Chapel. I liked in particular the Choir Book Room, used by 16th century choirs. In the Embroidery Museum, some of the vestments were jewel-encrusted. The blend of architectural styles over the centuries is striking, including the Mudejar cloister. The trip naturally ended in the gift shop. The first meeting of Queen Isabella and Christopher Columbus was held in the monastery. The first North American natives to reach European soil were baptized here.See more..
4.0Monasterio de San Jeronimo de Yuste(722 reviews) - Tranquil setting for a lovely historic morning visit. Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Easy to find and worth a visit. Inexpensive to look around (€7 for an adult and €4 for over 65s with ID) we opted for the Tablet guided tour (one between two was sufficient) at an additional €3 with deposit of an ID. No photography in The Monisterio itself only outside spaces. Although restored, it still has a very authentic feel and we learnt a lot about this important abdication and subsequent retreat. Good shop and toilets but no cafe. Definitely worth a visit. Drive onto the impressive Gargantuan del Ollo for great photo opportunities or even a dip in the ice cold river.See more..
Upon entry the cathedral didn't appear amazing however when wondering around it with an audio guide it really had some hidden gems. We thoroughly enjoyed climbing the tower to see the amazing views over the old town. Staff were very friendly and helpful.See more..
Another interesting location on your walk can be the “Church of Santa María la Mayor” which is a Catholic religious temple who is also part of the historical centre. The church is built into the late Romanesque style, the construction of it started into the 13th century, after woods she was rebuilt and expanded in the 15th and 16th centuries but then into the Gothic style. Following the peoples believe and the history the church has been built on the same place where previously stood a Muslim mosque that was used until the thirteenth century. Anyhow once again a nice location into the historical centre.See more..
This is a wonder of rural Extremadura. This is the kind of thing you expect to see in Rome or Florence, but not in the middle of the dusty mountains of Extremadura. This chapel built in the late 1300s is a masterpiece done by several anonymous artists over the years, mostly from the 1400s to the 1600s with the entry way painted in the 1800s. Paintings not retouched, just cleaned to remove candle smoke. Likely built over the remains of a Roman Temple, though no excavations have been done, it is so worth driving out of the way to see. I almost hate to comment on it because I don't want more tourists to ruin its appeal. Yet, it seems a shame not to mention it for those who have a chance to see it.See more..
4.5Iglesia Santa Maria Magdalena(78 reviews) - Beautiful church in Portuguese architecture in Spain Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Churches & Cathedrals
If you're in Olivenza you will more than likely go and see this church as it's one of only a few things to see in this town.See more..
