Worth a stop as you walk toward Puente de Palmas (the old bridge that is now a footbridge).read more

For the price (free), this museum is perfect. However, the collection is limited. Still worth a…read morestop.

Spectacular ceilings, gorgeous tiles, gorgeous gardens, houses some of the first items brought from…read moreJapan and Macau to the west. Guided tour only, only in Portuguese, usually someone in the group can help translate some of the info into English. Catherine of Braganza was born at the Paço Ducal de Vila Viçosa. Catherine of Braganza married Charles II of England and popularized tea in England in 1662. Since some of the best oranges in the world come from Portugal, Catherine had them shipped over to her new English home. The oranges that didn't make the journey in top condition were turned into marmalade. Serious trendsetter. See her bedroom here.

A must-see site in Spain. It's a good-sized fortress. Take your time walking along the fortress…read morewalls all the way around; admire the views of Badajoz, the river, and the history of this place. Best of all, it's free.

The first time I got to Badajoz I didn't know anything about the city. It surprised me a lot that…read morethere wasn't any information about it in travel guides because it's a wonderful place with many different monuments and a fantastic surrounding atmosphere. The "alcazaba" is great! Well preserved, magical and mysterious. I will never remember the fact of walking along its walls, visiting the archaeological museum and watching the sunset from the gardens. I strongly recommend it to everybody! Greetings from the U.S.A!