Cáceres

The city extends between the Sierra de la Mosca mountains and features medieval stone walls enclosing a preserved old town with towers and palaces.

Romans established the settlement as Castra Caecilia in 25 BC, which later transformed into a military base during Muslim rule until Christian conquest in 1229.

The medieval district contains numerous Renaissance palaces, Gothic churches, and fortified houses built by nobles who participated in American expeditions.

Visitors can explore the entire old town district on foot, with guided tours departing from Plaza Mayor and continuing through narrow stone-paved streets.

The old quarter maintains over 30 defensive towers from different time periods, including the Bujaco Tower, which marks the entrance to the historic center.

Location: Cáceres Province

Capital city: Cáceres city

Elevation above the sea: 459 m

Part of: Red de Juderías de España

Shares border with: Alcuéscar, Aldea del Cano, Aliseda, Botija, Brozas, Carmonita, Casar de Cáceres, Casas de Don Antonio, Cordobilla de Lácara, Garrovillas de Alconétar, Herreruela, Malpartida de Cáceres, Mérida, Montánchez, Plasenzuela, Puebla de Obando, Santiago del Campo, Sierra de Fuentes, Torremocha, Torreorgaz, Torrequemada, Arroyo de la Luz, Talaván, Trujillo, Santa Marta de Magasca, Badajoz, Alburquerque

Website: http://ayto-caceres.es

GPS coordinates: 39.47306,-6.37111

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:12