Belalcázar, Spain Facts for Kids

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Belalcázar

Castle of the Sotomayor and Zuñiga.

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Belalcázar, Spain

Location in Spain

Comarca

Los Pedroches

Area

• Total

355.99 km² (137.45 sq mi)

Elevation

488 m (1,601 ft)

Population

(2018)

• Total

3,273

• Density

9.1941/km² (23.813/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Belalcazareños

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postal code

14280

Belalcázar is a cool town and municipality in southern Spain. It's located in the province of Córdoba, which is part of the Andalusia region. Belalcázar is about 100 kilometers (around 62 miles) away from the big city of Córdoba.

This historic place is famous for its amazing old buildings and rich cultural heritage. It has two castles, an old convent, a beautiful church, and even a Roman bridge!

Discover Belalcázar: A Historic Spanish Town
- Explore Belalcázar's Amazing Castles
  - The Sotomayor Zúñiga y Madroñiz Castle
  - The Madroñiz Castle
- Important Buildings and Places
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Discover Belalcázar: A Historic Spanish Town

Belalcázar is a small town with a big history. It's home to many important buildings that tell stories from long ago. The town is a great example of how people lived in Spain centuries ago.

Explore Belalcázar's Amazing Castles

Belalcázar is special because it has two impressive castles. These castles are like giant history books made of stone!

The Sotomayor Zúñiga y Madroñiz Castle

This castle is one of the most famous landmarks in Belalcázar. It was built in the 15th century, which means it's over 500 years old! It's designed in a style called late Gothic, which was popular for castles and churches back then. Imagine knights and lords walking through its halls!

The Madroñiz Castle

Belalcázar is also home to the Madroñiz Castle. While perhaps not as well-known as the Sotomayor Zúñiga castle, it's another important piece of the town's history.

Important Buildings and Places

Besides the castles, Belalcázar has other fascinating places to explore.

The Convent of Santa Clara de la Columna

This old convent was founded in 1476. Convents are buildings where religious people, like nuns, live and pray. The Santa Clara convent has been a part of Belalcázar for centuries, watching history unfold.

The Parish Church of Santiago el Mayor

The main church in Belalcázar is called Santiago el Mayor. Building this church took a very long time! It started in the late 16th century and wasn't finished until the 18th century. That's over 100 years of building! This long construction period means the church shows different architectural styles from those centuries.

Other Notable Sights

Belalcázar also has a historic Roman bridge, which shows how old the area truly is. The town hall, known as the Ayuntamiento, is another important building where the local government works.