Here you will be able to see the places to visit in the town. Some of them will be outdoors, others you will be able to visit inside. They are sorted by categories to facilitate your consultation.
Many of them are within urban or walking routes, you can also see them individually. They are grouped and ordered for a better consultation.
Places of Worship
Churches, chapels, convents, cemeteries.
Church of Santa María de la Consolación
Construction was completed in 1520. Experts point out the bold design of the temple due to the unusual width of its single nave. The temple
Church of San Pedro Apostle.
The Church of San Pedro Apostle was built in the 14th century. The temple is built in granite masonry, in ogival style. It consists of
Hermitage of San Antón
It is the abode of the image of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. The feast is celebrated in Garrovillas the weekend following the
Convento Ntra. Mrs. De la Salud – Hieronymite Nuns
The Monastery of Nuestra Señora de la Salud, of the Hieronymite Nuns, was founded jointly by the Counts of Alba de Aliste, by the lineage
Sanctuary of Ntra. Mrs. De Altagracia
It is located 16 kilometers from Garrovillas. It was built in the 15th century, although it is probable that an earlier one existed. Inside is
Hermitage of Santo Toribio
It is a building of small but beautiful proportions. It was restored by the parish priest of Garrovillas because after the disentailment, the hermitage became
Cristo del Humilladero Chapel
It is located on the outskirts of the municipality and is one of the most visited and venerated by the people of Garrovilla.
BUILDINGS OF INTEREST
Palaces, mansions, historical sites.
Alconétar Bridge
The Alconétar Bridge or Mantible Bridge is a Roman bridge built by Apollodorus of Damascus, the architect of the emperor Trajan. It was one of
Santa Maria Organ
The Renaissance Organ of Santa María de la Consolación is considered one of the most important musical instruments of the historical heritage of Extremadura. It
Ethnographic Museum “El Silo
It is located in the old Silo building. The museum aims to explain the daily life in Garrovillan between the 40s and 60s. The museum
Floripes Tower
It has Arab origin and was ceded to the Order of the Temple in 1166 by Fernando II of León. Several legends speak about the
Corral de Comedias
It was built in 1986, like the Corral de Comedias of Almagro, over the old butcher’s shops and the houses of the “aguaciles”. It consists
Palace of the Counts of Alba de Liste – Hospedería Puente de Alconétar
It was the residence of the Counts of Alba de Liste since its construction in the 15th century. Of Renaissance style, with Mudejar influences, it
Constitution Square
This medieval square is made up of 20 two-story houses with arcades of granite columns and brick arches. Above them, galleries of large windows with
El Calvario
Calvary comes from the Latin calvarium, although it is believed that its etymological origin is in a Greek expression that can be translated as “place
GREEN AND LEISURE AREAS
Playgrounds, leisure, rest.
La Laguna – Plaza de Colón
The Plaza de Colón is better known as “La Laguna”, because years ago there was a pond where cattle watered. This square is the recreational
Hornos Tejeros – Pond of Albujeras
Las Albujeras are two ponds located on the outskirts of the municipality. In its waters live shoals of tench that are fished by the local
Viewpoint of the Cross of Brozas
It is located near a cross known in the village as Cruz de Brozas because that is the way to the neighboring village of Brozas.
