Cáceres, Spain

Plaza Mayor in Cáceres, Spain
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Cáceres is a town in the province of the same name, within the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. It is a municipality covering 1,750 sq km (675 sq mi), the largest in terms of area in the country, and has a population of 91,000 people.

Human habitation in Cáceres goes back to prehistoric times. Its history dates back to Roman times, and has also includes periods when it was ruled by various powers. This is reflected in its varied architecture that includes fine examples of Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance building. The built architecture of Cáceres has not gone unnoticed, and the city was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1986, under the title of Old Town of Caceres.

Today Cáceres is a popular domestic tourist destination attracting those who are interested in its culture, history and architecture. The town has many churches, palaces, gateways and medieval walls worth exploring. It also has a number of museums, and it is surrounded by a number of nature reserves.

There are a number of festivals held in Cáceres every year. In January, there is Festival of the Martyrs (La Fiesta de los mártires). This is followed by the Festival of the Candles (La Fiesta de las Candelas) and Fiesta de San Blas in February. Next comes the Easter Festival, or Semana Santa. In March-April, there is a music festival, Extremúsika while a pop and rock version music festival, the Festival del Oeste, is held in July. On 22-23 April the town holds the San Jorge Festival, in which the effigy of a dragon is burnt in a bonfire. Then at the end of May there is the Ferias de San Fernando.

Iglesia de San Francisco Javier, Cáceres
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Cáceres also has its specialty foods, and many of the local convents produce homemade sweets and pastries. The town also produces cherry liquor as well as liquors from chestnut and blackberry. Other items produced here include sheep cheese, fig cake, pork products, lamb, olive oil, and many others.

Visiting Cáceres

The most practical way to reach Cáceres is to take a train from either Madrid, Lisbon or Badajoz. The nearest airport to Cáceres is at Talavera, some 90 km away, and is therefore not the most practical option.

Places of Interest in Cáceres

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