Palacio de la Generala

The Palacio de la Generala is a palace located at Plaza de los Caldereros in Cáceres that combines Gothic features with Renaissance elements. The main facade displays a half-point arch entrance with large stone voussoirs, two family shields, and a prominent window positioned above the portal.

The palace was built in the 15th century for the Monroy family but later took the name of María Josefa de Ovando after her marriage to General Antonio Vicente de Arce. This connection through marriage linked the structure to important military and political figures of the time.

The building blends Gothic and Renaissance styles in a way that tells the story of the families who lived here through stone carvings and family shields. You can see how architectural tastes evolved during this period simply by looking at different parts of the structure.

The palace now houses administrative offices that can be accessed through the main entrance during regular working hours. The building sits on a small plaza in the heart of the old town where you can walk around the exterior and appreciate its architecture from different angles.

Between 1860 and 1869 the building served as the city hall, and from 1923 onward it housed the Extremadura newspaper. This dual role shows how central the location was to the city's public life.