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Museums and centres
Places that preserve memory and heritage, offering immersive experiences that connect visitors with the history, art, nature and identity of the region.
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Monfragüe Portico Interpretation Centre
Toril · It is the ideal place to explore Monfragüe’s natural surroundings.
Villuercas Special Protection Area (SPA) Interpretation Centre
Cañamero · Everything you need to know about the Villuercas and Guadarranque Valley Special Protection Area (SPA).
Birdcentre
Torrejón El Rubio · Whether you enjoy birdwatching or are keen to learn about nature in general, this is a must-see.
Monfragüe Geocentre
Houses in Miravete · It will help you understand the geological and geomorphological features of Monfragüe.
Geological and Mining Museum
Logrosán · Around 800 items are on permanent display, spread across sections dedicated to the minerals of Extremadura.
Fossil Interpretation Centre
Navatrasierra · More than 200
trilobites, brachiopods,
graptolites and crucian carp
from the Ordovician–Silurian period.
Castañar Cave Interpretation Centre
Castañar de Ibor · Models, virtual 3D rendering of the cave, display panels…
La Calera Kilns Interpretation Centre
Alía · Find out how lime was produced in historic kilns.
Monfragüe Astronomical Observatory
Torrejón El Rubio · It has three powerful telescopes from which to observe the sky.
Dolmen Culture Interpretation Centre
Santiago de Alcántara · It will give you the keys to understanding megalithic culture. Not to be missed.
Rock Art Interpretation Centre
Torrejón El Rubio · Themed huts that tell you all about the first settlers of Monfragüe.
First Settlers Identity Centre
Valencia de Alcántara · A journey through the early history of the International Tagus.
Archaeology Interpretation Centre
Berzocana · An archaeological guided tour of the geopark, including a reconstructed cave.
Peñafiel Commandery Visitor Centre
Zarza la Mayor · To understand the influence of the Peñafiel mission.
Castles and Fortifications Interpretation Centre
Mirabel · History and architecture of the fortifications.
Identity of the Orders of Chivalry
Alcántara · Discover the power of the Order at the Convent of St Benedict.
Ánimas Carnival Interpretation Centre
Villar del Pedroso · A unique festival dating back to the 17th century. Now re-enacted.
Ruta de los Ingleses Visitor Centre
Romangordo · A small but well-equipped centre that brings the battle to life.
Centre for Sephardic Culture
Valencia de Alcántara · It’s a must-see; the old synagogue is located within the Jewish Gothic Quarter.
Centre for Activities on Bees and Biodiversity
Higuera de Albalat · Yes, you’ll be able to try on the official beekeeper’s suit. And there’s more.
Casa de los Aromas Visitor Centre
Romangordo · Discover the 12 essential plants of Monfragüe.
La Huella del Hombre Interpretation Centre
Small saw · A journey from the earliest hominids to the culture of the dehesa.
Monfragüe Legends Interpretation Centre
Torrejón El Rubio · An ode to Monfragüe’s intangible heritage.
Casa Tío Cáscoles Ecomuseum
Romangordo · No matter how much people tell you about it, you won’t really get a sense of it. Come in and experience what life was like in a humble home a century ago.
Chico Cabrera Visitor Centre
Herreruela · Much more than just a museum of smuggling and banditry.
Viva Identity Centre
Salorino · The village transforms its town centre into a map of experiences through interpretative monoliths.
Museum centre
The Silo
Alía · This is where the cultural and industrial heritage of the Villuercas is preserved.
"El Péndere" Nature Interpretation Centre"
Santiago de Alcántara · Information and guided tours of megalithic sites.
Tajo Internacional Interpretation Centre
Alcántara · Everything you need to know about the nature reserve and the biosphere reserve.
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