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| Plasencia | ||
| region | Extremadura | |
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| Residents | 39.860 (2020) | |
| height | 415 m | |
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Plasencia is a historically interesting city in Cáceres (Province) in Extremadura.
background
Plasencia is located on the banks of the Rio Jerte on the old Roman road Via de la Plata. The Celts established a first settlement. The Romans built a garrison camp. Alfonso VIII recaptured the city from the Moors in the 12th century and repopulated it in 1186. It was not until the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa on July 16, 1212 that the Moors were finally defeated. Plasencia became a bishopric as early as 1189. That was the reason for the construction of a Romanesque cathedral (Catedral Vieja). In 1208 the oldest Spanish university was founded. Plasencia later became less important. In the 15th century aristocrats moved to Plasencia and built palaces, manors and churches. Together they form a monument complex that is well worth seeing.
getting there
city wall
By plane
The nearest airport is in Salamanca, about 130 km north of Plasencia.
By train
There are train connections (RENFE) to Cáceres, Badajoz, Mérida and other places.
In the street
From Cáceres it is 71 km on the A-66 and from Salamanca about 130 km.
mobility
The sights of Plasencia can be reached on foot.
High altar of the old cathedral
black Madonna in the chapel
Tourist Attractions
Casa Consitorial in the Plaza Mayor
- Plaza Mayor. The square from the 16th century is characterized by buildings in the Gothic and Renaissance styles. The Casa Consistorial, today the town hall, with a double Renaissance arcade is located in the plaza. Grandfather Mayorga strikes the hours on the big bell in the tower on the left. Today there are cafes under the arcades all around. A remarkable market has been held every Tuesday since the 12th century. The Iglesia San Esteban with the baroque altar is located in the plaza.
- Catedral Vieja and Catedral Nueva. Just a few minutes from the Plaza Major, the two cathedrals stand side by side. The Catedral Vieja is a small Romanesque cathedral whose construction began around 1189, but was not finished until the 18th century. It has a beautiful gilded high altar (retablo). There is a black Madonna in the chapel. A Bible from the 14th century is on display in the museum. The Gothic Catedral Nueva from the 16th century has high vaults. Unfortunately it is closed in 2008 for renovation.
- Iglesia San Martin. The Romanesque Iglesia San Martin from the 13th century has the most beautiful Renaissance altar in the city.
- city wall. The city wall was built in the 12th and 13th centuries. 20 round towers of over 70 are still preserved. 7 city gates lead to the old town.
- Palacios. There are numerous palaces among others. the Palacio del Marquesado de Mirabell. The 15th century palace is the most beautiful. It has a neoclassical inner courtyard with Roman arcades.
- Roman aqueduct
activities
shop
kitchen
Cheap
- Ciudad de Plasencia, Calle Cartas 11 BIS, Plasencia. Tel.: 34 927 419 172. The restaurant has 32 seats.
medium
- Mesón Chamizo, at Plaza de Ansano, 1 in Plasencia. Tel.: 34 927 415 046, 34 927 425 741. 3rd category, 42 places.
Upscale
- Restaurant in the Parador of Plasencia, in the Plaza de San Vicente. Tel.: 34 927 425 870. 1st category. The restaurant has 100 seats and is of good quality.
- Alfonso VIII, at Calle Alfonso VIII, 34 in Plasencia. Tel.: 34 927 410 250. 2nd category. The restaurant has 570 seats.
- Casa Tomás, in Carreterra Salamanca, 12-BAJO, in Plasencia. Tel.: 34 927 419 051, 34 927 419 052. 2nd category. The restaurant has 52 seats.
Portal of the new cathedral
nightlife
accommodation
Cheap
- Hotel Alpemar *, Avda. de Salamanca, without a number, in Plasencia. Tel.: 34 927 421 942, Fax: 34 927 421 892.
medium
- Hotel Canada Real ***, CTRA C-511 KM 42 in Malpartida de Plasencia.
- Hotel Ciudad de Plasencia ***, Polígono Industria, Parcela 5-A in Plasencia. Tel.: 34 927 427 045, Fax: 34 927 427 045, Email: [email protected].
- Hotel Azar ***, Carreterra N-630, KM.474, in Plasencia. Tel.: 34 927 421 833, Fax: 34 927 421 833, Email: [email protected].
Upscale
- Parador de Plasencia ****. The Parador was set up in the Convento de las Domenicos (Dominican monastery) with a small but beautiful cloister. The Parador is not just a good hotel. It's also well worth seeing and has a good restaurant. However, the atmosphere is quite stiff and museum-like, the pool is small and only a meter deep. Outside catering is completely absent here, which is unusual for Spain.
- Hotel Alfonso VIII ****, Calle Alfonso VIII, 34 in Plasencia. Tel.: 34 927 410 250, Fax: 34 927 418 042, Email: [email protected].
- Hotel Ciudad del Jerte ****, Carreterra NAC.110, KM 399,900, in Plasencia. Tel.: 34 927 412 228, Fax: 34 927 412 068, Email: [email protected].
health
Practical advice
The city is manageable. City maps are available in the tourist office and in every hotel.
- Tourist office, Calle Santa Clara. The tourist office willingly provides information and also has information material available in German.Open: Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sat, Sun, public holidays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
trips
- La Vera Valley. From Plasencia you can take a trip to the La Vera Valley to the Yuste Monastery. Especially in spring, when the cherries are in bloom, a detour on the EX-203 is worthwhile. Emperor Charles V spent his old age in the Yuste Monastery. Charles V died in Yuste on September 21, 1558. In his palace, which is attached to the monastery, you can visit his audience room, his bedroom and the church. From the bed the emperor had a view through the open door of the high altar. This represents his family who worships God. Karl lived in his small palace, but had contact with the monks in the monastery. He had once brought over 150 advisers and servants with him. From the parking lot of the monastery there is a narrow but good road to Garganta de Olla, a small old town with buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries. The church of San Lorenzo is from the 16th century. The Plaza Mayor is also worth seeing. The mighty balconies are interesting.
literature
Web links
- official website of Plasencia in Spanish
- http://www.aytoplasencia.es - Plasencia official website
