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| Cáceres | ||
| region | Extremadura | |
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| Residents | 96.255 (2020) | |
| height | 459 m | |
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Cáceres is the capital of the province of the same name in the autonomous region Extremadura .
background
The city was conquered by the Romans in 34 BC. Under the name Norba Caesarina founded. In the 6th century the Visigoths invaded the city and partially destroyed it. The Moors carried out the reconstruction.
The reconquest by Fernando II, King of León, took place as early as 1169. The king left the city to the knights of the Order of Santiago, who they were unable to defend after a long siege. It was reoccupied by the Moors 10 years later. King Alfonso IX of León managed the final reconquest in 1227. The free trading city attracted merchants and later also the nobility. The nobles tried to outdo each other with their magnificent houses and defensive towers.
In the 15th century, Isabella of Castile-León recognized a danger from the powerful nobility and ordered the demolition of the high towers that served the prestige of the owners. Only two towers were spared. That is why they are also called Cáceres beheaded City. In the late 15th and 16th centuries, the city received its current appearance. Then the economic decline began. Extremadura became the poor house of Spain.
The renaissance city of Cáceres has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986.
getting there
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By plane
Cáceres itself does not have an airport.
- The Aeropuerto de Badajoz, about 100 km southwest of Cáceres at Badajoz is the nearest airport with scheduled services. There are regular connections to / from Madrid and Barcelona.
- The nearest major airports are Seville (265 km south; 2½ hours by car) and Madrid (315 km northeast; 3 hours by car, 4 hours by train).
By train
At the 1 Cáceres train station
endure Talgo trains once a day Madrid (Travel time approx. 3½ hours) about Talavera de la Reina (2 hours) and off Badajoz (1:45 hours) about Merida (1 H.); as well as Media Distancias (corresponds to Interregio) from / to Plasencia (1 hour) and Zafra (2 hours). There is also a regional train to / from once a day Seville (5 hours).
By bus
In the street
Cáceres is on the north-south connection A-66 and N-630. The road is not yet fully developed as an autovia. The city is on the Via de la Plata in Extremadura.
- You can get there from the northeast, from Madrid, via the A-5 bis Trujillo and then reach it via the N-521.
- From the south, the A-66 (N-630) runs from Seville to Cáceres and
- from the west from the Portuguese border, from Badajoz, via the EX-100.
There is a multi-storey car park near Plaza Mayor in the Neustadt district (follow the signs to Parking Galarza).
mobility
The old town can be easily explored on foot.
Tourist Attractions
Castles, chateaux and palaces
- 1 Torre de Bujaco.
Torre de Bujaco from the 12th century was the bulwark of the Knights of the Order of Santiago against the renewed onslaught of the Moors in 1173 under the leadership of Caliph Abu-Ya'qub. They could not withstand the siege at the end. In the 16th to 18th centuries it served as a clock tower. Today it can be visited.Open: Tuesday - Sunday, bank holidays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Closed on monday
- 2 Palacio de los Golfines de Abajo, at the Plaza de Santa Maria.
The Spanish royal couple stayed here during their visits. The Renaissance palace is one of the most beautiful in Cáceres and looks like a fortress. It was built in the 15th century and later added Plateresque decorations. There are towers of different heights on both sides. The portal is semicircular. The house cannot be visited.
- 3 Palacio Episcopal de Cáceres (Episcopal Palace), at the Plaza de Santa Maria.The old part dates from the 13th century, the more modern part from the 17th century. The main facade in Renaissance style has a round arched portal. The palace cannot be visited.
- Palacio de Mayoralgo, in the Plaza Santa Maria. The palacio has a facade with Gothic and Renaissance elements. Inside there is a beautiful Mudejar courtyard. The palace cannot be visited.
- 4 Palacio de los Golfines de Arriba, on the Adarve del Padre Rosalio 2.From the 16th century. Three of the four corner towers have survived. The main tower is in the center. The coat of arms of the Golfines and Cerda families are on the façades. Today the palace houses the Los Golfines hotel and restaurant.
Churches and monasteries
- 5 Iglesia Concatedral de Santa Maria.15th century Gothic church with three naves. The church was built from ashlars. It has three Gothic portals. The one on the left is older than the others because it was taken over from a previous Romanesque building. The main altar is plateresque, the choir stalls and pulpit are Gothic. The black crucified Christ in the Romanesque style is a valuable piece. The Gothic sarcophagi are also worth seeing. There is a museum in the church. We can also find a crucified one popularly called by "Black Christ". With an ancient one between 1345 and 1360. This black Christ leaves during Holy Week in Cáceres just through the monumental city, walking the streets and squares with the unique sound of a bell and a drum. The Brotherhood was founded May 3, 1490, two years before America was discovered.Open: Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sun holidays 9.30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5 p.m. - 7.30 p.m.Price: Entry: 1 €. In addition, the tower of the church can be climbed, from there you have a good view of the historic old town (additional 1 €).
Places
- 6 Plaza Mayor.The large square on the border between the old and new town has been car-free since 2011 after a redesign and, with its numerous restaurants and bars, is the center of the town, especially in the evening.
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- Cànovas. The space between the lanes of Avenida de España is laid out as a park and, with its many large trees, offers shade to linger.
Museums
- 7 Museo de Cáceres, Plaza de Las Veletas 1.In the two houses Casa de las Veletas and Casa de los Caballos Finds from the Copper and Bronze Ages as well as from the time of the Roman colonization of Extremadura are shown in numerous smaller halls. In other halls there are objects of daily use and ceramic works, in the second building you can see contemporary Spanish art. Furthermore, one can see a preserved Arab cistern in the basement (aljibe) visit. The cistern dates from at least the 12th century, the exact construction time between the 9th and 12th century. is not certain. The cistern is one of the core pieces of the UNESCO cultural heritage.Open: 14.4. - 30.9. Tue - Sat 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. 1.10. - 13.4. 9.00 a.m. - 2.30 p.m., 4.00 p.m. - 7.15 p.m., Sun public holidays 10.15 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. Closed: Mon, January 1st and 6th, May 1st, November 1st, Christmas and New Year's Eve.Price: Free admission, at the entrance there is a free short guide through the exhibitions (also in English).
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activities
theatre
- 1 Gran Teatro de Cáceres, Calle San Antón s / n. The large theater in Cáceres has around 550 seats and offers theater as well as concerts.
Celebrations and festivals
- WOMAD festival. Since 1992, Cáceres has also participated in the WOMAD (“World of Music, Arts and Dance”) events. Date for the multi-day event marathon in mid-May, all events are free and mainly take place on the Plaza Mayor and the Plaza San Jorge instead of.
shop
kitchen
Extremadura offers a hearty cuisine. Typical dishes include: Torta del Casar a cheese specialty eaten as an accompaniment to Iberian pork dishes. Game dishes such as partridge (perdiz) or pheasant (faísan) are prepared in a special way.
- El Figon De Eustaquio. Tel.: 927 244 362.
- Asador- Restaurante La Tahona. Tel.: 927 224 455.
- Restaurante El Pato. Tel.: 927 248 736.
- Restaurante Oquendo. Tel.: 927 211 132.
Upscale
- Atrio restaurant. Tel.: 34 927 242 928.
- Palacio De Arenales Restaurante. Tel.: 34 927 620 490.
- Restaurante Castillo De La Arguijuela
- 1 Restaurante Palacio de los Golfines, Adarve del Padre Rosalio 2. Tel.: 34 927 24 24 1. Large events can be held.
nightlife
accommodation
- Hotel Fontecruz *****, in the Palacio Arenales.
- Hotel Izan Caceres ****
- Hotel Husa Alcantara ***
- 1 Hotel Casa Don Fernando ***, Plaza Mayor 30. The hotel, which was completely refurbished in 2008 with modern interior design, is wonderfully centrally located directly on the Plaza Mayor, but is less suitable for those seeking peace and quiet. Parking is only possible in the city's central multi-storey car park.
Learn
The city is one of the main locations of the one that has existed since 1973 Universidad de Extremadura, the campus is a bit outside of the actual city area.
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health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.ayto-caceres.es - Official website of Cáceres
- Information on Caceres - The official website of the Extremadura region
- Turismo Cáceres
