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Places in Spain - Caceres

 

Within Extremadura, encircled by city walls. There are many palaces and towers which were financed by sending gold from the Americas by the conquistadors. Caceres was founded in the 1st century by the Romans as Norba Caesarina. It is one of just 6 cities in Spain designated by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Once the Romans left, here settled all the cultures that have been made in south Spain. There is evidence of all these cultures to be found within the city.

   
Modern Caceres is located southwest of the Barrio Antiguo which is enclosed by massive ramparts. The heart of the old city lies between Plaza Santa Maria and Plaza San Meteo. Here you will see homes once inhabited by the nobility. Stroll casually along the narrow, cobbled streets and you will see the walls that enclose the old upper town, a mixture of Roman and Arab building. Their state of preservation is excellent. About 30 of the wall towers remain but all are heavily restored. The towers were at one point, much taller. They were ordered to be cut down to size by Queen Isabella. The largest of the towers is at Plaza del General Mola.
 

 
There is a Gothic cathedral by the name of Santa Maria, constructed sometime in the 1500's. Here lie the remains of many of the Conquistadors.

For historians and shoppers, Caceres offers a good selection of artefacts to take home. Sights here are plentiful and getting about is easy by foot.

 

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Accommodation is easy to find in Caceres except during Easter week and in April when they celebrate the Christians and Moors. The best foods to try on your visit are the cured hams and sausages, all produced locally. In the winter months, the local thick soup is the meal of the day. It will not take you long to explore this town but you will take home with you, many lasting impressions of Spanish history and culture.

Caceres has a Parador
A wonderful, high class conversion located in C/Ancha. Caters for just 66 places and has every facility you could expect. Tel 927 211 759 / Fax 927 271 729
email: caceres@parador.es

There is a campsite in Caceres. 'Camping Ciudad de Caceres' is located on the N630 at km 549, 2km from the centre. Tel 927 230 403

 

 

 

 

 

Museums in Caceres include the Archaeological Museum, cathedral Museum, Contemporary Art Museum and several others.

   
Contacts for Caceres
Tourist office 927 246 347
Council office 927 210 066
National Police 091
Local Police 092
Guardia Civil 062
Hospital 927 256 800
Renfe Station 927 235 061
Bus Station 927 232 550
Taxis 927 232 323
Provincial Museum 927 247 234
Museum of History & Culture 927 241 633
Cathedral Museum 927 215 313
Main Post Office 927 225 071
Traffic Information 915 352 222
Red Cross 927 247 858
Fire Brigade 927 224 080 (080)
Town Hall 927 255 718
County Council 927 255 500
Local Govt Office 927 224 900
University 927 225 400
Commercial Office 927 627 108
 
 
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