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Plaza Alta Badajoz

Introduction

The Plaza Alta is a square, situated next to the Alcazaba of Badajoz. It connects to Plaza of San Jose through an arch. It is a rectangular square lined by arches which support buildings decorated in traditional Mudéjar motifs in various colors. This structure is a combination of the colours, geometric beauty and the elegance. This square was built in 1681 and it is one of the most iconic images of Badajoz city. 
 The Association of the Old Town of Badajoz is located inside this square. Torre Espantaperros is one of the most famous towers of the Alcazaba of Badajoz. There are some wonderful views of the tower from this square. 

Open space in front of the arches
Open space in front of the arches
A side view of the Plaza Alta in Badajoz
A side view of the Plaza Alta in Badajoz
A closer look at the colourful arches of the square
A closer look at the colourful arches of the square
Moorish arches on the ground floor, which provide suport to the buildings constructed above them
Support columns and arches of the Plaza Alta Badajoz
Support columns and arches of the Plaza Alta Badajoz
A north-east corner of the square
A north-east corner of the square
This guy standing by the Statue of Juan Marin was shouting something very loud
This guy standing by the Statue of Juan Marin was shouting something very loud
This towers of Alcazaba is known as Torre Espantaperros
Graffiti on one of the walls in the San Jose Square
Graffiti on one of the walls in the San Jose Square
I saw this girl (to right) earlier in alcazaba, she plucked the flowers from the garden of Alcazaba
I saw this girl (to right) earlier in alcazaba, she plucked the flowers from the garden of Alcazaba

Moorish Houses

The Moorish Houses are located inside the San Jose Square. These are one of the oldest surviving houses in Badajoz. There are two houses with white façade, preceded by a portico with arches horseshoe-shaped brick, supported on stone columns. During the Muslim period,  the Plaza San Jose was the old souk (bazaar). A statue of Juan Marin of Rodenzo stands to the left side of the Plaza Alta. Juan Marin was the bishop of Badajoz between 1681-1706.

Colourful arches of the Plaza Alta in Badajoz
Colourful arches of the Plaza Alta in Badajoz
Peso de Colodrazgo is an arch which connects Plaza San Jose and Plaza Alta
The arch of the Peso de Colodrazgo seen from the Plaza Alta
Three sides of the square and open space between them
Buildings to the left side of the Plaza Alta - one of the towers of alcazaba can be seen in the background
Buildings to the left side of the Plaza Alta - one of the towers of alcazaba can be seen in the background
Two sides of the square are more vibrant than the this one
Two sides of the square are more vibrant than the this one
Beautiful Moorish arches line on the both sides of the Plaza Alta Badajoz
Just behind the arches, lies the ruins which were once the part of alcazaba
Just behind the arches, lies the ruins which were once the part of alcazaba
Looking back at the Arch of the Peso de Colodrazgo
Looking back at the Arch of the Peso de Colodrazgo
The High Square (Plaza Alta) has few cafes in the square as well
Right side of the square, while facing the main side
Right side of the square, while facing the main side
statue of Juan Marin of Rodenzo - Plaza Alta Badajoz
statue of Juan Marin of Rodenzo - Plaza Alta Badajoz
Inner view of the Moorish Houses
Inner view of the Moorish Houses
Front of the Moorish Houses
Front of the Moorish Houses
These structures are one of the oldest houses in Badajoz
These structures are one of the oldest houses in Badajoz