Plaza Mayor Travel Guide
Cáceres
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Plaza Mayor
Wander around this spacious square in Cáceres’ historic center to take in a panorama of 15th-century streetscapes and the bustle of daily life.
Star Archway
Find out about the history of Cáceres when you spend time at Star Archway. Make time to visit the monuments and spas while you're in the area.
Tower of Bujaco
Explore one of Cáceres’ 12th-century Moorish fortifications and check out the building’s interpretive visitor center and magnificent rooftop views.
Santa Maria Cathedral
See the golden tones of this remarkable Gothic cathedral’s timeworn stonework and explore the interiors to find ancient sepulchers and Romanesque relics.
Church of San Francisco Javier
Learn about the local history of Cáceres when you spend time at Church of San Francisco Javier. Make time to visit the monuments and spas while you're in the area.
Torre De Las Ciguena
Named after the storks that nested in its high battlements, this medieval tower was part of the ancient Almohad Fortress and now presents sweeping views of the town.
Things to do
Caceres: Highlights, History and Jewish Quarter Walking Tour
5-Day Andalusia and Toledo from Madrid via Caceres
3 Day guided tour Caceres and Seville from Madrid
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Other neighbourhoods around Plaza Mayor
Caceres Old Town
Unique features of Caceres Old Town include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Casa del Sol or Church of San Francisco Javier while you're exploring the area.
San Juan
San Juan is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like San Juan Church and Gran Teatro de Cáceres.
Margallo
Margallo is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can plan an outing to Plaza Mayor and Acebo while you're in town.
Santa Clara
Historical sites and restaurants are notable features of Santa Clara. You might consider stopping by Visual Arts Centre Helga de Alvear Foundation while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Distrito Centro-Casco-Antiguo
Distrito Centro-Casco-Antiguo is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palace of the Marqueses de Torreorgaz and Torre De Las Ciguena.
La Madrila
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in La Madrila and surrounding area, you can visit Acebo and Palace of the Marqueses de Torreorgaz.