One of the great cultural jewels of Spain is, without a doubt, Cáceres. The monumental complex that forms the Extremaduran city is declared World Heritage by UNESCO, thanks to its historic old town, considered one of the best preserved in Europe. In Áreas Autocaravanas We tell you everything you need to know to organize your visit to Cáceres, both cultural and gastronomic, so come with us and walk the cobblestone streets of this admirable town.

The two main squares of Cáceres

Bujaco Tower and Plaza Mayor

The points of interest during your visit to Cáceres revolve around its old town, as we have already mentioned in the introduction. It has two main squares where much of the cultural life of the city revolves.

Main Square

The Plaza Mayor of Cáceres It is the epicenter of any visit to the town. This historic square stands out for its large space and lively atmosphere, in addition to being the perfect place to immerse yourself in the history and charm of this corner of Extremadura. Flanked by the towers of Bujaco, Púlpitos and Yerba, this place has these and other points of interest:

• Bujaco Tower. Of Arab origin, it is the main tower of Cáceres. Thanks to its 25 meters high, you can see fantastic views from above.
• Tower of the Pulpits. Of Christian origin and a little lower than the previous one, from which it can be accessed, it is attached to the external part of the wall.
• Yerba Tower. Like that of Bujaco, this tower is of Arab origin. In fact, it is one of the last buildings from the Muslim period in the city.
• Hermitage of Peace. Also attached to the Bujaco tower, it is a temple from the 16th century. XVIII that was built on an old Renaissance chapel.
• Star Arch. Here begins the tour of the walled enclosure, which will take you to some of the most beautiful corners during your visit to Cáceres.

Santa Maria Square

The other great square that you cannot miss during your visit to Cáceres. Some time ago it brought together the ecclesiastical and noble power of the city. The first is still valid, but the second only remains the opportunity to admire its legacy, present in the form of majestic palaces. These are the main buildings of the Plaza de Santa María:

• co-cathedral. Main construction of the square, dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. Don't miss the views from its bell tower!
• Episcopal Palace. This building is the result of different renovations, although its origin dates back to medieval times.
• Palace of Hernando de Ovando. Beautiful Renaissance-style construction, although it was subject to several renovations in later centuries.
• Mayoralgo Palace. Although its beautiful façade was destroyed during the Civil War, its subsequent reconstruction was possible.
• Provincial Palace. Another Renaissance symbol of Cáceres, thanks to its façade.
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  Santa Maria Square

  Golfines de Abajo Palace. The Plaza de los Golfines is adjacent to Plaza de Santa María, highlighting its imposing palace from the 15th-16th centuries.

St. George's Square

This square stands out for the Church of San Francisco Javier, a baroque style temple that welcomes us with a series of stairs where you will find a bronze sculpture of Saint George slaying the dragon, whose legend they say helped the city convert to Christianity and for which the saint is its current patron.

The visit to the Walls of Cáceres

Mandatory stop. With Roman origins and evolution during the Almohad period, today we can enjoy most of the route and even walk through part of it. Its access is open from the Bujaco tower, so it will be a good way to complete the experience in this area of ​​Cáceres.

Walk the streets of the Jewish Quarter

Getting lost among the streets of the Jewish Quarter of Cáceres is another essential action during your visit. Its whitewashed houses and variety of plants take us to a city different from the rest of the historic center.

The Jewish quarter of Cáceres has places of interest such as the Hermitage of San Antonio, the arch of Christ, the tower of los Pozos or the Olivar. All of them will take you to another era in the city's history.

Cáceres Museum

And if you want to continue traveling in time during your visit to Cáceres, its museum, located in the Casa de las Veletas, has pieces ranging from Prehistory to the medieval Christian era, passing through Romans, Visigoths and Muslims.

The exquisite Extremaduran gastronomy that you should try during your visit to Cáceres

In addition to its important monuments, the historic center of Cáceres stands out for its range of bars and restaurants, where you will have the opportunity to try the most typical dishes of the province and the rest of Extremadura:

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  The famous MIGAS EXTREMEÑAS, which we recommend you try on an empty stomach so as not to fill up prematurely.

• The Casar cake, a cheese variety with designation of origin and which is also a star product of the area.
• The anxious, a delicious roasted pepper salad.
• the veneers, small beans with a little black spot, which gives them a very peculiar appearance.
• Of course, the iberian ham. In Extremadura you will find one of the best in Spain.
• Extremaduran flowers, for dessert. This sweet, typical during the Carnival season, is made with flour, milk, egg, honey, anise, cinnamon and sugar.

Where to spend the night during your visit to Cáceres?

In the same province of Cáceres, a few kilometers from the city, at Autocaravan Areas we offer you two spaces where you can reserve a place for you and your vehicle. From both, you can travel and organize your visit to the historic city of Cáceres.

• We already told you that the Extremadura region has several of the best bathing areas in Spain. In this second case, we go from the province of Badajoz to that of Cáceres, already bordering Portugal and Castilla y León. And, in a special way, we changed the term “beach” to “swimming pool”. Throughout the Sierra de Gata a considerable number of.
• Stop and Go Spaces – Camping Las Catalinas.

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