Cáceres at first was Roman in 34 a. C., then was Arab and Jewish. In those times there are still some monuments, such as: old wall towers, walls, the second largest tank in the world, many churches that provide shelter to imagine Easter, declared of National Tourist Interest located around the former synagogue, now Hermitage of San Antonio.
Caceres was appointed on 26 November 1986 "World Heritage City by UNESCO.
The monument that was powerful argument for granting the appointment. Almohad ramparts and buildings of historical and architectural value infinity make this town a portrait of the XIV to XVI as their fortified houses, palaces and religious buildings.
Cáceres is also the "Third European Monumental" by the Council of Europe, thanks to its excellent state of preservation.
Cáceres is recognized by the International Federation of Tourism Journalists and Writers, which was awarded the Merit Give me D'OR tourist.
is also integrated in turn in guidebooks such as "World Heritage Cities of Spain", "Jewry" and "Ruta de la Plata."
Bujaco Tower
Arab XII century on Roman stones (stones carved rectangular form).
plant is roughly square (10.83 by 10.20 meters). CASA DEL SOL
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SOLÍS house is a XV century fortress, the Gothic style and was renovated in the sixteenth century. Inside
retains a small beautiful Renaissance courtyard with porticoes on two sides, conducted in mid-sixteenth century.
CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA
The category of co-cathedral in 1957, sharing with the Episcopal Cathedral of Coria.
Romanesque style is in transition to Gothic, with some Renaissance elements. Is believed to be built on a former chapel of the XIII-XIV centuries
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ACCESS TO THE WALL
The wall has several hits including The Arc of the star and the arc of Christ:
The arc of the star is the main entrance to the wall and he agreed the kings and nobles.
The arc of Christ and River Gate, the only original Roman gate that remains of the four gates that existed at first. This arch gives access to the Old Jewish Quarter and the costs of the Marquis, one of the most picturesque streets of the historic area. PLACES
LA PLAZA MAYOR DE CACERES
The main square was formerly a place where people met to talk, buy ... Also at the plaza
fairs, markets ...
La Plaza de San Jorge is located in the heart of Cáceres, is surrounded by the church of St. Francis Xavier Becerra's house, a group of tourist shops and the tower of the palace of the Golfines de Abajo.
climb the stairs in the church, is in a place the figure of Saint George, patron of the city, killing the dragon. The sculpture, bronze, was made by Jose Rodriguez.
LA PLAZA DE SANTA MARÍA
The square is named as the cathedral, which is also situated in this square. In the Plaza de Santa María medieval market is held, the Jewish market, the burial of the sardine et c ... Sara V.
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