Small town with cork production industry

Traveling westward in Spain ~ Badajoz Province (region) Alburqueque is located in the foothills of the Sierra de San Pedro Mountains. The city's landscape is covered with cork oak trees, which are the basis of a strong cork production industry. Its historic district is designated a cultural attraction. Old Albuquerque is dominated by the medieval Castle Luna (13th - 15th centuries), from which the gontore and the Tower of the Seven Peaks stand out. Other places nearby can be seen on a clear day. At its feet is the 15th-century Mudejar parish church of Santa Maria Mercado, which occupies half the hillside. The highlight of the interior is the main altarpiece, which dates from the 16th century. Among the monumental heritage of the village, it is worth mentioning the churches of Las Reliquias (Gothic, 13th century) and the Church of San Mateo (16th century). Furthermore, in terms of civil architecture, the Casa de la Audencia, la Casa de la Nieve (17th century) and fountains such as the Fountain of Canio built on the road to Badajoz, with a dome supported by two columns, are truly stand out. #2024TravelReview #SpainTravel #Extremadura