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Cáceres town

Plaza Mayor, Cáceres, Extremadura

Description

Cáceres was founded by the Romans in 25 BC and has retained city walls and a medieval historical centre blending architecture and monuments from different periods (Roman, Moorish, Gothic, and Renaissance) that makes it a UNESCO WHS alumni. Highlights include the various Moorish towers, the Plaza Mayor and the Arch of the Star, the Casa de las Veletas (which houses the Museum of Cáceres), the Co-Cathedral of Santa María, the Old Jewish Quarter, and the Church of San Francisco. Trivia: Cáceres is the municipality with the largest land area in the country (1,750km2).

Access & Transport

The town is located in the southern part of the namesake province, 130km northeast of Badajoz, 300km from Madrid (3h by train), and 260km from Sevilla.

Instructions & Recommendations

Nearby sights include the town of Trujillo (nice Plaza Mayor), the Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe, and the famous Roman ruins in Merida (75km straight south).

Meta review

Considered one of the best-preserved towns in Spain and an obvious architectural highlight of Extremadura, the old town of Caceres gets consistently excellent online reviews. Visitors describe it as superb, comprising a mix of stately homes with sober facades, many churches, city gates and walls, as well as plenty of places for a drink or a meal. Some experienced reviewer suggested to arrange a guided visit in the morning and then enjoy some of the museums in the afternoon.

Environmental & Social

The main attractions in the city have a low carbon footprint. Tourism is a welcome injection of activity and revenues in the local economy

Conclusion

Cáceres is very much worth including in an itinerary exploring Extremadura, only those looking for modern entertainment risk being disappointed. As is the case for the rest of this region, spring and autumn guarantee the best weather conditions for tourism.

Key positive

Several sights and attractions in a compact area

Charming old lanes and buildings

Key negative

Climate can be a little extreme

Suitability

No restrictions but wheelchair users may require some assistance to go up some of the streets

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:1h

est. visit time:4h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningNo

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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