Best photos of Guadalupe, rural architecture in Extremadura

Tu visit of Guadalupe Monastery, riding a Caceres, has a double attraction, which you will see as soon as you arrive at the small town where this great Extremadura monument.

Walk through what has been known since the 14th century as Puebla de Guadalupe in itself justifies the trip to this enclave in the region of The Villuercas, east of the province.

Although the historic monastery will focus the most attention of your visit, one of the arguments that incorporate Guadalupe in the Route of Isabel the Catholic in Extremadura.

The origin of Guadalupe It dates back to a hermitage that was built where an image of The Virgin which had been hidden at the beginning of the 8th century by several clerics while fleeing from the Muslims. According to a legend, said image had been sculpted by Saint lucas.

Later, between the 14th and 15th centuries, the Guadalupe Monastery, now declared Heritage awarded by the Unesco, and at that time the first inhabitants of the town settled around it.

Now, when you have the chance to walk through Guadeloupe, you will find a very beautiful town, with a characteristic country architecture of wooden arcades.

You will also see various historic buildings that were former hospitals, such as where the current one is located. Hospedería de Guadalupe. Or the old one Infants School, which now houses the Guadalupe Parador.

You will also pass under medieval arches, and see fountains, such as the one in the town's main square, with the baptismal font that was used to baptize two Indians who came from America with Christopher Columbus 1500 the year.

Photos Guadalupe in Extremadura

As a preview of the post I publish telling you what you can see during your walk, here is a gallery of photos of Guadalupe in Extremadura.