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.
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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. |
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| 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. |
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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 |
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Museums in
Caceres
include
the
Archaeological
Museum,
cathedral
Museum,
Contemporary
Art Museum
and
several
others. |
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| Tourist Office in Caceres |
927
246
347 |
| Fire Brigade Caceres |
927
224
080 Emergencies 080 |
| Red Cross Caceres |
927
247
858 |
| National Police Caceres |
Emergencies 091 |
| Local Police Caceres |
Emergencies 092 |
| Guadia Civil Caceres |
Emergencies 062 |
| Hospital Caceres |
927
256
800 |
| Cathedral Museum |
927
215
313 |
| Main Post Office Caceres |
927
225
071 |
| Town Hall Caceres |
927
255
718 |
| County Council |
927
255
500 |
| Local Government Office, Caceres |
927
224 900 |
| University of Caceres |
927
225
400 |
| Commercial Office in Caceres |
927
627
108 |
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| Traffic Information Caceres |
915
352
222 |
| RENFE Railway Station Caceres |
927
235
061 |
| Bus Station Caceres |
927
232
550 |
| Taxis in Caceres |
927
232
323 |
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| Provincial Museum Caceres |
927
247
234 |
| Museum of History & Culture Caceres |
927
241
633 |
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