Two day tour of Cáceres

The Plaza Mayor square is undoubtedly an essential stop. It is surrounded by a 16th-century porticoed arcade, where you can find:- The City Hall, a lovely 19th century building.- The Bujaco Tower, a historical landmark and the most important building in the city, standing 25 metres high and dating back to the Moorish times. Inside the tower you can also visit the Three Cultures Visitor Centre. You simply can’t leave without climbing to the top of the tower.- The Tower of the Pulpits has Christian origins and is 16 metres high. It is adjoined to the external part of the city wall. You can visit it by entering from the Bujaco Tower.

This square is another of the most important in the city. It was used as a market for a long time and even as a place where the nobility celebrated weddings. In it you can see:- The Co-Cathedral of Cáceres, a church originally built in the 13th century but after it was destroyed, it was re-erected between the 15th and 16th centuries. You can’t miss the Gothic style interior and the views from the bell tower from where you can take in a 360 degree panoramic view.- The Episcopal Palace. Its oldest part dates from the 13th century and its last modification from the 17th century. - The Palacio de Hernando de Ovando, a Renaissance-style building. It was built in the 15th century and reformed in the 18th century.

In this extraordinarily beautiful square, the Church of San Francisco Javier will surprise you. It is an 18th-century Jesuit church built in the Baroque style. This is one of the corners of the city that makes Cáceres one of the most charming cities of Spain. The church interior is open to the public, in fact you can even climb up to the viewpoint. On the steps leading up from the square to the inside of the church you will come across a bronze statue depicting Saint George slaying the dragon, the representation of a legend that says that after killing the beast, the city could be converted to Christianity.

Now that you know about some of the city’s must-see sites, take note of these recommendations to make the most of your visit:- If you are a lover of gastronomy, here are some of the typical dishes you should try: Torta del Casar, a creamy cheese produced in the province of Cáceres; migas cacereñas, a dish that is based on bread crumbs, simple but very tasty; Iberian ham, raised in the meadows of Extremadura, really exquisite; flores extremeñas, a perfect flower-shaped dessert; zorongollo, a must-try salad consisting of roast red peppers, tomatoes, garlic and olive oil; and many more dishes. Don’t hesitate to ask for recommendations at the bars and restaurants you visit.What’s more, in this city it is customary to accompany each beer or drink with a tapa, or small dish of food. A great choice for sampling the local cuisine without spending much money.