Badajoz - Historical recreation of the Battle of La Albuera 2014, from May 16 to 18

Rehearsal of the historical recreation of the Battle of Albuera in Badajoz

There is no doubt that historical reenactments They are fashionable and have become a tourist activity that arouses great interest and summons many visitors where they are held.

In recent times I have had the opportunity to attend, for example, at Cantabrian Wars from Corrales de Buelna, in Cantabria, or to the didactic activities of Living Tarraco, in Tarragona.

Now, from May 16 to 18 it takes place in the province of Badajoz the historical recreation of the Battle of Albuera, which took place on May 16, 1811 during the War of Independence Against the French.

Rehearsal of the historical recreation of the Battle of Albuera in Badajoz

The Battle of the Albuera the fame of being the bloodiest of the contest was won, and in the end there was no clear winner, although the truth is that the Spanish troops stopped the advance of the French. There were about 20,000 dead and the village of Albuera was totally destroyed; Only 16 inhabitants survived.

La Albuera It is located south of Badajoz, in Estremadura, on the route to Seville, and in that battle they faced, together with the Spaniards, English and Portuguese troops, against the French who had the support of the Polish cavalry.

Now in la Albuera a party is held every May in which the battle is recreated with the active participation of some thousand inhabitants of the town. It is an event that is part of the tourism program Living History of the Ribera del Guadiana, which brings together other popular events of historical tint that take place in the province of Badajoz, specifically under the brand Parties with History.

Participants in the historical recreation of the Battle of Albuera in Badajoz

This small town of Badajoz He really lives the whole year pending a celebration that annually summons about 30,000 visitors. And a good example of this is the Interpretation Center of the Battle of Albuera, where you can see a large model that shows how the battle was, as well as clothing and weapons of the time, as well as objects and ammunition found in that battle.

In my recent trip through the province of Badajoz I was able to attend a small rehearsal of this recreation, during which a group of albuerenses led by the mayor, in the great esplanade of the camp, dressed in clothing of the troops participating in the battle, they fired a cannon again and made rifle charges.

Interpretation Center of the Battle of Albuera in Badajoz

Representatives of the countries that fought in each year attend this celebration la Albuera, and sign peace which then was not sealed.

From the experience of other historical recreations that I have known, the Battle of the Albuera It promises to be a very participatory and popular celebration that combines the historical facet with the show. Let's see if on the next occasion I have the opportunity to attend the party.

Photos historical recreation Battle of the Albuera

Here you have more photos of the historical recreation of the Battle of Albuera, in Badajoz, specifically, of an essay of the same.