Trip to Burguillos del Cerro, siege and defense [Eng][Esp]

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The southern part of the province of Badajoz in the autonomous community of Extremadura became for many years the settlement of different cultures that have passed through this country. A tour of this extensive province has led me to visit some of these beautiful and historic towns such as Burguillos del Cerro. On my tour of this area I left the city of Mérida in the north-central part of the province and headed along the N-432 highway until I reached the junction where I would turn off to this town on the regional EX-101 and then the EX-112 until I reached Burguillos del Cerro, my destination. As I usually do when I arrive at the places I visit, the first thing I do is to establish myself according to the time I plan to spend in each place. Later, I inform myself at the site itself, although I have already made inquiries previously and know a little, even if only virtually, the land I am going to tread on.


La parte sur de la provincia de Badajoz en la comunidad autónoma de Extremadura se convirtió durante muchos años en lugares de asentamiento de distintas culturas que han pasado por este país. Un recorrido por esta extensa provincia me ha llevado a conocer alguno de estos hermosos e históricos pueblos como lo es Burguillos del Cerro. En mi recorrido por esta zona partí de la ciudad de Mérida en el centro norte de la provincia y me dirigí por la carretera N-432 hasta llegar al cruce donde me desviaría a este pueblo en la regional EX-101 y posteriormente la EX-112 hasta llegar a Burguillos del Cerro, mi destino. Como tengo costumbre al llegar a los sitios que visito lo primero es establecerme según el tiempo que tengo previsto echarme en cada lugar. Posteriormente informarme en el propio sitio aunque anteriormente ya haya realizado indagaciones y conozca un poco, aunque sea virtualmente, el terreno que voy a pisar.


Burguillos del Cerro



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The white streets of Burguillo del Cerro, typical of this area of Spain, led me towards the centre of the town, winding like a kind of small labyrinth, which led me to a small hill that dominated the entire view of the town. When I asked people about the views of the place and also about the castle that dominates from the hill, I spent a long time listening to the stories that they told me about it. The castle, according to the story, had originally been a fortress built to defend the Burgos, or small plots of land, by the inhabitants of the place, although there is also talk of its Muslim origin. Later, it was the “Order of the Temple”, the monks and knights Templar, who took control of the castle, as happens in a large part of this region of Extremadura.


Las blancas calles de Burguillo del Cerro típicas en esta zona de España me iban llevando hacia el centro de la villa, serpenteado como en una especie de pequeño laberinto, que me conducía hacia un pequeño alto en el que se dominaba toda la vista de la villa. Al preguntar sobre las vistas a personas del lugar y también sobre el castillo que domina desde la colina estuve un buen rato escuchando las historias que sobre esto me relataban. El castillo, según se cuenta, había sido en principio fortaleza construida para defender los Burgos, o pequeños terrenos, por habitantes del lugar aunque también se habla de su origen musulmán. Tiempo más tarde es la “Orden del Temple”, los monjes y caballeros templarios lo que se hacen con el dominio del castillo como sucede en gran parte de esta región de Extremadura.


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The town was decorated for the local festivals, which bring together the historical traditions that make it so special. There are two clear divisions in terms of the views from this viewpoint: the upper part and the entire town centre at its foot. The church of Santa María de la Encina and San Juan Bautista is the most notable religious building, a baroque style and a large bell tower that sets it apart from many churches in these areas. At one time, both parishes were merged and the structure of the church presides over the entire life of the town's population from a small height.


El pueblo lucia engalanado debido a las fiestas locales donde se recogen esas tradiciones históricas que lo hacen tan especial. Dos divisiones claras en cuanto a tener las vistas desde ese mirador, la parte alta y todo el casco urbano a los pies del mismo. La iglesia de Santa María de la Encina y san Juan Bautista es la edificicación religiosa que más destaca, un estilo barroco y una gran torre campanario que la diferencia de muchas iglesias de estas zonas. En su momento ambas parroquias se fusionaron y la estructura de la iglesia preside desde un pequeño alto toda la vida de la población de la ciudad.


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After touring the highest part of the town, I headed to the main square, which was decorated with medieval and Templar motifs. When I visit these small towns, I like to take a look at their monuments, castles, fortresses, or significant and main buildings. The town halls are also, although in many cases ordinary buildings, places where historically and politically important events have taken place and they stand out from the rest for the events that took place there. The main squares that are usually at their feet are the meeting places and meeting points for the inhabitants of the town.


Después de recorrer esa parte más alta de la villa me encamine a su plaza mayor que lucía engalanada con motivos medievales y templarios. Cuando visito estos pequeños pueblos me gusta registrar estas localidades con sus monumentos, castillos, fortalezas o edificios significativos y principales. Los ayuntamientos son también, aunque en muchos casos edificios comunes, lugares donde histórica y políticamente han sucedido importantes acontecimientos y destacan sobre los demás por los sucesos en ellos acontecidos. Las plazas principales que suelen estar a sus pies son los lugares de reunión y punto de encuentro de los habitantes de la villa.


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Burguillos del Cerro, a historic town presided over by a castle and historically defensive, in the south of the province of Badajoz, is another of the places that has enveloped me in this medieval and historical atmosphere. I share my trip and record my experience on the world map. I extend an invitation to you to visit the beautiful places that I present to you. Greetings friends.


Burguillos del Cerro ciudad histórica presidida por el castillo e históricamente defensiva al sur de la provincia de Badajoz es otro de los lugares que me ha envuelto en ese ambiente medieval e histórico. Comparto mi viaje y dejo constancia de mi experiencia en el mapa mundial. Les extiendo una invitación para visitar los bonitos lugares que les presento. Saludos amigos.


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CategoríaPhototalent
AjustesISO-100 f/8 1/100s
CámaraNikon D7100 - Olympus E410 y Kodak Z
LenteNikkor or Olympus
LocalizaciónSpain



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