Belalcázar, Spain

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Belalcázar
Castle of the Sotomayor and Zuñiga.
Castle of the Sotomayor and Zuñiga.
Location in Spain.
Coordinates: 38°34′N 5°10′W / 38.567°N 5.167°W / 38.567; -5.167
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityAndalusia
ProvinceCórdoba
ComarcaLos Pedroches
Government
 • MayorAntonio Vigara
Area
 • Total
355.99 km2 (137.45 sq mi)
Elevation
488 m (1,601 ft)
Population
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DemonymBelalcazareños
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
14280
WebsiteOfficial website

Belalcázar is a municipality and city in the province of Córdoba, Andalusia, southern Spain. Belalcázar s located approximately 100 km from Córdoba city. Belalcázar is well-known by its cultural heritage: two castles, the convent of Santa Clara, the church of Santiago, the Roman bridge, or the city hall among others.

Main sights

  • Castle of the Sotomayor Zúñiga y Madroñiz, in late Gothic style (15th century)
  • Castle of Madroñiz
  • Convent of Santa Clara de la Columna, founded in 1476[2]
  • Parish church of Santiago el Mayor, built from the late 16th century and finished in the 18th century.

Gallery

Twin towns

References

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  2. "Monument Convent of Santa Clara". Patronato Provincial de Turismo de Córdoba. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2013-11-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

External links

  • Belalcázar - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía