Plasenzuela facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Plasenzuela, Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Extremadura | ||
| Province | Cáceres | ||
| Municipality | Plasenzuela | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 36 km2 (14 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 487 | ||
| • Density | 13.53/km2 (35.0/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Plasenzuela is a small town in the province of Cáceres, which is part of the Extremadura region in Spain. It's a quiet place with a rich history. In 2018, about 487 people lived there.
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Where is Plasenzuela?
Plasenzuela is found in a flat area called the Trujillo Cacereña penillanura. The land around the town is mostly wide, open plains. You might also see some large, rounded granite rocks called batoliths sticking out of the ground.
A Look at Plasenzuela's History
Plasenzuela has many old remains from different times. These show that people have lived here for a very long time.
Ancient Times
- At a place called Cerro de la Horca, people found tools and items from the Stone Age (Neolithic, Chalcolithic, Bronze Age).
- The Romazal necropolis has graves from the end of the Iron Age.
- There are also old mines and other sites with Roman items. The Romans even called the town Vetonesto.
From Trujillo to Manors
After a period when the area was under Islamic rule, Plasenzuela became part of the larger town of Trujillo. This lasted until the 1500s.
- In the 16th century, a man named Juan de Vargas y Camargo bought the land. This made Plasenzuela his private estate, or manor.
- Later, in the 17th century, the noble Tapia family took over the town.
- By the 18th century, it became part of the lands owned by the Count of Canilleros.
Modern Plasenzuela
In 1594, Plasenzuela was still part of Trujillo and the Province of Trujillo. When the old system of government ended, Plasenzuela became its own town. This happened around 1834. It then joined the Trujillo Judicial district. In 1842, a count showed that Plasenzuela had 95 homes and 520 people.
Important Buildings and Sights
Plasenzuela has some interesting old buildings and landmarks.
Church of the Assumption of Our Lady
- This is the main Catholic church in Plasenzuela.
- It was built between the 15th and 17th centuries.
- The church has a long, rectangular main room. The main altar faces east.
The Humilladero Cross
- This cross is a special monument.
- It stands on a base with four steps.
- The cross itself is about four meters tall.
- On one side, you can see an image of Jesus on the cross. On the other side, there is an image of the Virgin Mary.
- It is located inside a small walled area near the ring road.
The Lions' Fountain
- This old fountain is near the parish church.
- It is an important landmark in the town.
- In 2017, the fountain was fixed and made to work again.
See also
In Spanish: Plasenzuela para niños
