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What to see and do in Badolatosa

What to see and do in Badolatosa (Sierra Sur, Seville): 7 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 1 Monuments · 1 Nature · 3 Curiosities · 1 Historical milestones

How far each place is from the centre of Badolatosa

Museo del Río Genil de Badolatosa 250 m
Embalse de Malpasillo 2.5 km

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What to see and do in Badolatosa

Badolatosa
Village
Its name comes from the Latin 'vadus latus' ('wide ford'), a crossing of the Genil river that tradition associates with the one used by Julius Caesar's troops after the Battle of Munda. In 1562 Philip II incorporated the village into the marquisate of Estepa. On 23 July 1832 Ferdinand VII pardoned three bandits from the area, among them the Badolatosa-born José Ruiz Permana, 'Germán.'
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Socorro de Badolatosa
Monument
Three-nave church with a lintelled portal and bell tower; its oldest part dates from the 17th century.
Museo del Río Genil de Badolatosa
Curiosity
Cultural institution of Badolatosa dedicated to the Genil river, which flows through the municipality.
Embalse de Malpasillo
Nature
Dam and area of hydraulic interest located in the municipal term of Badolatosa.
Julio César cruza el Genil por Badolatosa
Historical milestone
After the Battle of Munda in 45 BC against the sons of Pompey, Julius Caesar crossed the Genil river at the ford that gives the municipality its name.
Juani Ruiz Hidalgo
Curiosity
Actress and singer from Badolatosa.
El origen del nombre de Badolatosa: "Vadus latus"
Curiosity
The place name Badolatosa comes from the Latin "Vadus latus" (wide ford), referring to the crossing of the Genil river where, according to tradition, Julius Caesar crossed.