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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Tomi Valny (8 months ago)
Symbol of the city, this gate from 1551 is a main entrance to the old city after crossing from new city via old stone bridge and was a part of the walls surrounded old Badajoz. Must visit indeed.

Chester Draws (10 months ago)
The most impressive gate in Badajoz.

Luís Santos (2 years ago)
Super friendly security asked us where we came from and welcomed us in a rainy day

Israel Herrera Gutiérrez (2 years ago)
Nice place to go for a walk. I totally recommend it

Bruno Ferreira (4 years ago)
beautiful, could be a bit more preserved

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