Plaza Mayor Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Plaza Mayor
Wander around this spacious square in Cáceres’ historic center to take in a panorama of 15th-century streetscapes and the bustle of daily life.
Star Archway
Find out about the history of Cáceres when you spend time at Star Archway. Make time to visit the monuments and spas while you're in the area.
Tower of Bujaco
Explore one of Cáceres’ 12th-century Moorish fortifications and check out the building’s interpretive visitor center and magnificent rooftop views.
Santa Maria Cathedral
See the golden tones of this remarkable Gothic cathedral’s timeworn stonework and explore the interiors to find ancient sepulchers and Romanesque relics.
Church of San Francisco Javier
Learn about the local history of Cáceres when you spend time at Church of San Francisco Javier. Make time to visit the monuments and spas while you're in the area.
Torre De Las Ciguena
Named after the storks that nested in its high battlements, this medieval tower was part of the ancient Almohad Fortress and now presents sweeping views of the town.
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Other neighbourhoods around Plaza Mayor
Caceres Old Town
Unique features of Caceres Old Town include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Casa del Sol or Casa del Aguila while you're exploring the area.
San Juan
San Juan is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like San Juan Church and Gran Teatro de Cáceres.
Santiago
Travellers enjoy Santiago for its monuments and historical sites. Consider checking out Casa de los Toledo-Moctezuma while you're in the area.
Margallo
Margallo is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can plan an outing to Plaza Mayor and Casa de los Toledo-Moctezuma while you're in town.
Cánovas
The restaurants and historical sites are just a few features travellers like about Cánovas. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Acebo and Torre De Las Ciguena are a few top places to visit.
Distrito Centro-Casco-Antiguo
Distrito Centro-Casco-Antiguo is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Torre De Las Ciguena and Casa del Sol.