Cáceres is a city located in the centre of Extremadura, known for its famous architecture, a mixture of baroque and renaissance styles. Cáceres is one of the 15 cities declared World Heritage.
Visiting Cáceres: places of interest
If your plan is come for a weekend to explore this historic city, we have compiled some of its best-rated spots, both by tourists and by the people of Cáceres itself.
Plaza Mayor
It is located just a few minutes from the Monumental City (Casco Histórico) and is a good way to start visiting Cáceres for those who have not yet seen anything. This is the main stop for all tourists and one of the most essential ones..
You could say that it is something like the "heart of the city", it is the meeting place par excellence for the people of Cáceres, where some of the city's most important events are held, such as the famous WOMAD music festival.
Within this, we can visit another of the city's great emblems, the Bujaco Tower. It is 25 metres high and is an ideal vantage point from which to view the historic quarter.
Arch of the Star
Better known as the "gateway to the Monumental City", as it forms part of one of the gates of the Wall of Cáceres, it is considered to be the most important. It joins the Plaza Mayor with the Plaza de Santa María. and we find the Virgen de la Estrella at the top of the arch.
If you have the opportunity to see it at night, the star to the right of the Virgin will be lit up, illuminating the arch.
Santa Maria Square
If you want to visit Cáceres, it is essential to make a stop in one of the busiest areas of this city. Passing the wall of Cáceres through the Arco de la Estrella we find the Plaza de Santa María.
We will come face to face with the Procathedral of Santa Maria where we can visit the Co-cathedral Museum. We can also see several historic palaces.
The Episcopal PalaceIt is one of the oldest palaces in the city. Its main façade is in Renaissance style and its façade has a semicircular arch with two cushioned rows on both sides.
The Ovando Housewhere the coats of arms of the two most important families in the history of Cáceres can be seen: the Ovando and Ulloa families.
We will also be able to visit many more palaces, such as the Mayoralgo Palacethe Provincial Palace, the current seat of the Diputación de Cáceres. And lastly, before reaching the Plaza de San Jorge, we will find the Palace of the Golfines de Abajo.
St George's Square
It is valued in all the tourism websites as one of the most charming squares of Cáceres, in it we find different plans to visit in Cáceres such as the Church of San Francisco Javier (colloquially called the Precious Blood).
And we will see more palaces like the House of the Becerra family and the precious Gardens of Doña Cristina de Ulloa.
Church of San Mateo
One of the last outstanding stops in the Monumental City. It is a combination of various architectural styles: Gothic, Renaissance, Plateresque and Baroque. In 1345 the Brotherhood of Our Lady of Salor was founded here, made up of knights and squires for its defence.
The Carvajal Palace
One of the most beautiful corners of the Monumental City thanks to its beautiful and unique gardens.
The Old Jewish Quarter
Also known as the Quebrada neighbourhoodThanks to the cultural mix that took place in Cáceres so many years ago, today we can enjoy this popular spot.
The Prince's Park
Leaving aside the Monumental City, this is one of those places you can't miss. Located very close to the Plaza Mayor, it has a large central pond and its famous Open Air Sculpture Museum.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Mountain
Finally, we recommend ending your visit to Cáceres in the Sierra de Mosca, where you can visit the Sanctuary dedicated to the patron saint of Cáceres, Nuestra Señora de la Montaña, at an altitude of 600 metres. With side chapels where you can find the images of St. Anne's and of the Cristo de la Salud, by Juan Salvador Carmona.
The main altarpiece houses, of course, the image of the Virgin of the Mountain.
Gran Hotel Don Manuel, a safe bet
In order to visit Cáceres we need to find a good place where we can spend the weekend. and the best recommendations are centrally located hotels that are close to the tourist sites mentioned above.
In the Gran Hotel Don Manuel We have an excellent location just five minutes from the historic centre of Cáceres, allowing visitors to enjoy all the magical places it has to offer without having to take the car or public transport.
In addition, we offer high quality services to ensure the comfort of our customers and also guided tours throughout the city..
Don't hesitate to get in touch to enjoy the best plans for visit Cáceres in one of the city's top-rated central hotels.
