Belalcázar, Spain
Place in Andalusia, Spain
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Belalcázar is a municipality and city in the province of Córdoba, Andalusia, southern Spain. Belalcázar s located approximately 100 km from Córdoba city.
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Belalcázar | |
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Castle of the Sotomayor and Zuñiga. | |
 Flag  Seal | |
  Belalcázar Location in Spain. | |
| Coordinates: 38°34′N 5°10′W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Andalusia |
| Province | Córdoba |
| Comarca | Los Pedroches |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Antonio Vigara |
| Area | |
• Total | 355.99 km2 (137.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 488 m (1,601 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 3,093 |
| • Density | 8.688/km2 (22.50/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Belalcazareños |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 14280 |
| Website | Official website |
Belalcázar is well-known by its cultural heritage: two castles, the convent of Santa Clara, the church of Santiago, the Roman bridge, or the city hall among others.
History
Belalcázar hosted one of the Spanish Inquisition's tribunals, established in 1485 within Tomás de Torquemada's network, to investigate and prosecute conversos suspected of continuing to observe Jewish commandments.[2]
Main sights
- Castle of the Sotomayor Zúñiga y Madroñiz, in late Gothic style (15th century)
- Castle of Madroñiz
- Convent of Santa Clara de la Columna, founded in 1476[3]
- Parish church of Santiago el Mayor, built from the late 16th century and finished in the 18th century.
Gallery
City hall
Santiago church
Virgen de la Alcantarilla celebration
Canta Clara convent
The castle
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