Art and culture
Castelar Park
The palm trees that populate this park in Badajoz bestow an air of warmth on a place that is also used as a venue for fairs and exhibitions.
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A tropical air
Location and Contact:
- Contact person: Badajoz Tourist Information Office
- Tel.:+34 924 22 49 81
- Fax: +34 924 21 02 32
- Email: turismo@aytobadajoz.es
- Website address: www.turismobadajoz.es
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The palm trees that populate this park in Badajoz bestow an air of warmth on a place that is also used as a venue for fairs and exhibitions.
The centre of the city of Badajoz, the Castelar Park stands out for its high palm trees which lend it a warm, tropical air. The atmosphere is completed by a pond in the centre, with ducks and pigeons, where you can see a statue of the Romantic writer Carolina Coronado. Enjoy the company of the peacocks who stroll freely around this park which is also used as a venue for fairs and exhibitions.
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