Routes Royal Olivenza

The purpose of the visit is to provide an overview of the wealth of Olivenza heritage through a circular tour of thirteen stops. Samples of popular, civil and religious architecture illustrate the history of Olivenza and its relationship with different kings and queens from Spain and Portugal.

Details of the complete visit of Olivenza in thirteen stops can be found below. Because the proposed route is circular, it can be started or ended at any of the stops. At each stop the history or architectural relevance is briefly explained, as well as its relationship with each of the royal characters that make up the circuit. The visit is to be made on foot and lasts approximately between one and a half to two hours.

Extended Route: Royal Olivenza

  1. Fairground: Dionisio the First of Portugal, “The Farmer”
  2. Paso of Avenida Ramón y Cajal: Alfonso XII of Spain
  3. Palace of the Marzales: Carlos IV of Spain and María Luisa de Parma
  4. Bullring: Isabel II of Spain
  5. Avenida de Portugal: Sebastián of Portugal and Felipe II of Spain
  6. Street of the Catholic Monarchs: Isabel and María of Aragón
  7. San Juan de Dios Convent: Sofia of Greece
  8. Paseo del Obispo: Manuel the First, “The Fortunate One” of Portugal
  9. Santa María Magdalena Church: Felipe VI of Spain
  10. The Citadel: Alfonso IX of León and Alfonso X, “The Wise” of Castilla y León
  11. Holy Spirit Chapel: Eleanor of Viseu
  12. Homage Tower: Juan II, “The Perfect Prince” of Portugal
  13. Castle moat: Alfonso IV, “The Brave” of Portugal

Second Route: The Five Bastions Route

  1. Fairground: Dionisio the First of Portugal, “The Farmer”
  2. Palace of the Marzales: Carlos IV of Spain and María Luisa of Parma
  3. Holy Spirit Chapel: Eleanor of Viseu
  4. Town Hall: Manuel the First, “The Fortunate One” of Portugal
  5. Santa María Magdalena Church: Isabel II, Alfonso XII and Felipe VI of Spain
  6. The Citadel: Alfonso IX of León and Alfonso X, “The Wise” of Castilla y León
  7. Homage Tower: Juan II, “The Perfect Prince” of Portugal
  8. Castle moat: Alfonso IV, “The Brave” of Portugal