Plasencia

Located on the right bank of the Jerte River at 415 meters elevation, Plasencia contains double medieval walls with six gates and 68 towers.

Founded in 1186 by Alfonso VIII of Castile, the city received its diocese status in the same year and established the first university in Extremadura in 1446.

During the 13th century, the Charter of Plasencia regulated the coexistence of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish communities within the municipality.

The municipality provides multiple city bus routes connecting different neighborhoods and maintains direct transportation links with major cities in western Spain.

Two cathedrals stand side by side in Plasencia: the Old Cathedral and the New Cathedral, each representing different architectural periods and styles.

Location: Cáceres Province

Capital city: Plasencia

Elevation above the sea: 415 m

Part of: Red de Juderías de España

Shares border with: Aldehuela de Jerte, Carcaboso, Valdeobispo, Oliva de Plasencia, Cabezabellosa, Casas del Castañar, Gargüera de la Vera, Malpartida de Plasencia, Cañaveral, Holguera, Riolobos, Galisteo

Website: https://plasencia.es/web

GPS coordinates: 40.02750,-6.09083

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:43