Coria - Coria

Coria is a city in the province Cáceres in the Spanish region Extremadura.

background

The small town on the Río Alarcón has been a bishopric since 1152. It is located on a hill in a tobacco growing area. Coria goes back to the Roman city Caurium. Your center is since 1993 as Conjunto histórico-artístico protected.

getting there

By plane

The nearest airport is in Salamanca and is far away. The small airport in is also worth considering Badajoz.

By train

By bus

In the street

The city is on the road from Ciudad Rodrigo to Cáceres. The fastest way to get there is via the EX-A1 ​​regional motorway from Plasencia reached out.

By boat

mobility

Tourist Attractions

• The Cathedral Santa Maria de la Asunción with a large inner choir and a star vault. The elegant Plateresque decor dates from the 16th century. The church is surmounted by a baroque style tower. The altarpiece and the wrought iron grille are also remarkable.
• The baroque-style Franciscan convent Convento de la Madre de Dios with its cloister.
• The church Iglesia de Santiago.
• The almost completely preserved city wall.
• The castle with a high keep.
• The bishop's palace is now used as a hotel.
• The church Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Argeme in the neighborhood.

activities

shop

kitchen

nightlife

accommodation

Learn

Work

security

health

Practical advice

trips

literature

Web links

• http://www.coria.org/ayto2010/index.asp - Coria official website