Town Hall Badajoz Extremadura

Town Hall, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

Ayuntamiento de Badajoz (Town Hall) in Badajoz, Spain.

The building is pleasantly illuminated at night

The Ayuntamiento de Badajoz (Town Hall) in Badajoz in western Spain lies in the city's central square Plaza de España, close to Badajoz Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana de San Juan Bautista de Badajoz).

The current Town Hall dates from 1852, replacing the original structure that had fallen into disrepair. In 1889, a clock was added to the building. Further renovations took place in 1937 under the direction of municipal architect Rodolfo Martínez.

Statue of Luis de Morales with a relief of "La Piedad" on the plinth

The façade of the Town Hall is a good example of classical architecture. It features a series of arches at the entrance and Tuscan columns on the upper floor. The building is topped with a balustrade and a wrought iron pinnacle housing a bell, beneath which lies the town clock.

Outside the building is a statue of the 16th-century painter Luis de Morales ("El Divino"). Erected in 1925, the bronze sculpture was crafted by the Extremaduran artist Gabino Amaya and funded through public subscription. The artist is depicted seated with his palette and brushes in hand.

La Piedad

Luis de Morales (1509-1586), believed to have been born in Badajoz around 1509, was a pivotal figure in Spanish Renaissance art. His works are characterized by their spiritual intensity and meticulous detail, reflecting influences from both Italian and Flemish schools. Morales operated a workshop in Badajoz and produced numerous religious paintings that gained him widespread acclaim during his lifetime. He is thought to have died in 1586, with his remains interred at the now-defunct Hospital de la Piedad in Badajoz.

The statue's pedestal features a relief of "La Piedad," one of Morales' masterpieces housed within nearby Badajoz Cathedral. Visitors can view several of his original works at the Museum of the Cathedral, which also showcases pieces by other notable artists, including one painting by El Greco.

Town Hall, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

Nearby

There is no shortage of places to eat and drink nearby in and around Plaza España.

Try Cervecería Pepe Jerez, Restaurante Cocina Portuguesa for Portuguese cuisine or Taberna Gambrinus for Spanish snacks.

Estación de Autobuses de Badajoz

Access - Getting There

Plaza España, 1, 06002 Badajoz, Spain
Tel: +34 924 21 00 00
www: aytobadajoz.es

From the railway station it is a 25-30 minute walk or short taxi journey. Badajoz bus station to the south is also about the same distance on foot, just less than 2 km.