Llerena

Member of Los Pueblos más Bonitos de España

The masters of the Order of Santiago made Llerena their usual residence, and from 1508 it was the seat of an Inquisition tribunal whose district was the third largest in Spain. At the foot of the Sierra Morena, the town reached its peak in the 16th century, with seven convents. Its historic centre, protected since 1966, keeps the churches the masters founded and the memory of a large Jewish community.

Highlights

Church of Nuestra Señora de la Granada, with its Trinity chapel
Church of Santiago, founded by Alonso de Cárdenas, last master of the Order
The Santa Catalina chapel, once the synagogue of the Jewish quarter
Palacio de los Zapata, last seat of the Inquisition until 1834
The San Mateo fair, licensed by a medieval master, on 21 September

Summary based on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), written with AI assistance.

Population: 5,642

Things to see

Events through the year

Matanza didáctica y Feria del Embutido Food and wine · MarchTraditional pig slaughter shown to visitors, with a cured sausage fair
Diversur Feria Infantil de la Campiña Sur Fairs and markets · Last weekend of May or first of JuneFree cultural, educational and sports activities for families, Friday to Sunday
Fiestas de la Virgen de la Granada Religious · First half of August, main day 15 AugustMain patronal festivities, opened by the traditional proclamation
Feria de San Miguel Fairs and markets · September

Dates follow the traditional patterns described on Wikipedia and Wikivoyage: check locally before you travel.

Based on Wikipedia (Llerena) (CC BY-SA).

Specialities of Extremadura

Typical of the region rather than of this village.

Torta del CasarCheeseCreamy sheep cheese set with cardoon, eaten by scooping out the top
Torta de la SerenaCheese
Queso de los IboresCheese
Jamón ibérico Dehesa de ExtremaduraCured meat
Pimentón de la Vera (ES)Local produce
Cereza del JerteLocal produce