Old Town of Cáceres
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ChloeChloe
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The city of Cáceres is a reflection of all the cultures that lived within its walls. And, years later, he saw his city expand outside the walls. The first traces of the city date back to Roman times, although previous human settlements are known. Although the city only acquired a certain splendor with the arrival of the Arabs who left important remains, such as the Palácio de las Veletas, an old fortress and the imposing wall. During the 13th and 14th centuries, several noble families from the north of the Peninsula found Cáceres the ideal place to build their stately homes, within the walled enclosure, on the Muslim substrate. Thus giving way to the characteristic architecture of the old center of Cáceres: austere buildings, with a strong defensive nature. Most of the civil and religious buildings in the old center of Cáceres date back to the end of the 19th century. XV and XVI. Today, the highlights of the Plaza Mayor are the Abrantes Palace, the Casa de los Trucos, the Palacio de la Isla, the Church of Santiago, the Convent of San Francisco, the Hermitage of the Holy Spirit and the Sanctuary of Ntra. Mrs. de la Montaña, among others. The Jewish population also left its mark in the capital of Cáceres, where we find the Jewish Quarter, located at one end of the wall, following the winding layout of narrow streets, some with dead ends. Its historical value is recognized and it is integrated into the Spanish Jewish Quarters Network.
Alexandre AlvesAlexandre Alves
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I quickly stopped off here on my way from Seville to Santander - driving back to the UK - wow - I was blown away and totally surprised. No one really mentions Caceres as a place to visit but it most definitely is. It’s also looks like normally it’s a very busy popular place for tourists. Lots of tour guides touting for business. But hey this is Covid 2020 so only small groups of Spanish tourists. But seriously this place is beautiful. I will definitely be back with my wife and I’d like to stay at the Parador. I popped in - in right in the centre of the old town and it has parking nearby! So I will be back !! Really enjoyed the local museum with the Dali exhibition for €3 too
Patrick BastowPatrick Bastow
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I live in Portugal and my husband and I were looking for a great place for a quick road trip. We decided on Caceres and WOW it really delivered. The Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and wandering around it really does feel like stepping back 500 years in time. We got up and out for an early morning walk in late September and it seemed we were in a time warp with nobody except us. Magical. Some excellent restaurants with authentic Spanish cuisine and live music in little bars tucked away down little back streets. We loved every minute and can't wait to go back.
Kym McKennaKym McKenna
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Visited the old town of Caceres during a visit to western Spain in June - glad that we did! It is a short one hour drive north of Aljucen/Merida. The Old town of Caceres is meticulously preserved and takes atleast a couple of hours to explore. There is a paid parking lot - Parking lot Galarza - that is a short 7 minute walk from the old town. Plaza Mayor to the east is ringed with eateries. There are also quaint restaurants within the precinct of the old town. A must visit place when in the area!! There is just so much to see!! 😀
Pranay GandhiPranay Gandhi
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If you plan on going on a weekday in the middle of the day or early afternoon, don’t... it’s beautiful but absolutely deserted and most of the stores and restaurants are closed. They open up again later in the day as most of Spain, but if you’re just passing through make sure to be there later in the day. Other than that it’s amazing seeing the history of Cáceres. The entire old city is like an open-air museum. Even if you have an extra hour or so and are near, you should definitely go.
Cole PorterCole Porter
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Nearby Attractions Of Old Town of Cáceres
Paseo de Cánovas
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Helga de Alvear
Palace los Golfines de Abajo (Tatiana Foundation)
Cáceres Museum
Cathedral of Santa Maria
Complejo Cultural San Francisco
Gloria Fuertes park
Torre de Bujaco
Casa-Museo Árabe Yusuf Al-Burch
Arco de la Estrella

Paseo de Cánovas
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Helga de Alvear
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Palace los Golfines de Abajo (Tatiana Foundation)
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Cáceres Museum
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Nearby Restaurants Of Old Town of Cáceres
Mastropiero Gastrobar y Jardín
La Cacharrería
Restaurante El Mirador de Galarza
BOS tapería-restaurante
Kiosco Colón
Tapería La Tía Tula
Atrio Cáceres
Bar La Tapería
La Fusa
Tapería Los Ibéricos

Mastropiero Gastrobar y Jardín
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La Cacharrería
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Restaurante El Mirador de Galarza
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BOS tapería-restaurante
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C. Arco de la Estrella, 4, Centro-Casco Antiguo, 10003 Cáceres, Spain
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Old Town of Cáceres is a historic walled city in Cáceres, Spain. Cáceres was declared a World Heritage City by UNESCO in 1986 because of the city's blend of Roman, Moorish, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture.
attractions: Paseo de Cánovas, Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Helga de Alvear, Palace los Golfines de Abajo (Tatiana Foundation), Cáceres Museum, Cathedral of Santa Maria, Complejo Cultural San Francisco, Gloria Fuertes park, Torre de Bujaco, Casa-Museo Árabe Yusuf Al-Burch, Arco de la Estrella, restaurants: Mastropiero Gastrobar y Jardín, La Cacharrería, Restaurante El Mirador de Galarza, BOS tapería-restaurante, Kiosco Colón, Tapería La Tía Tula, Atrio Cáceres, Bar La Tapería, La Fusa, Tapería Los Ibéricos

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