Casatejada

02Geography

Casatejada is situated in the Campo Arañuelo region, adjacent to the EX-A1 motorway that connects Plasencia with Navalmoral de la Mata. The municipality shares borders with several towns, including Toril and Majadas de Tiétar to the west, Jaraíz de la Vera and Collado de la Vera to the north, Talayuela and Navalmoral de la Mata to the east, and Saucedilla to the south.

03History

The origins of Casatejada are unclear, but it was the most populated area in the region by 1571. The town experienced significant population declines due to wars and diseases over the centuries, including the War of Succession and the War of Independence against France, which devastated its infrastructure.

• 16th century Casatejada became the most populated locality in the region.
• 1710 King Felipe V visited during the War of Succession.
• 1954 and 1960 Meetings between Francisco Franco and Juan de Borbón took place at the Palacio de las Cabezas.

Casatejada is a historic municipality in Cáceres, Extremadura, known for its royal connections and significant landmarks.

04Sights and Monuments

Casatejada is home to several notable religious monuments, including the Iglesia de San Pedro ad Vincula and the Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad. The Palacio de las Cabezas, built in 1876, is a significant neogothic structure that dominates the landscape.

• Iglesia de San Pedro ad Vincula Parish church under the archdiocese of Mérida-Badajoz.
• Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad
• Ermita de las Angustias
• Rollo jurisdiccional Baroque stone monument dating back to 1635.
• Palacio de las Cabezas Constructed for hunting, featuring neogothic architecture.