The best city hikes and walks in Monumento Natural Los Barruecos

Paseo de Canovas consists of walking paths through a wide, park-like green strip between two streets with lush greenery of trees and bushes and many nice spots, kiosks, fountains, sculptures, etc. Together with the adjoining Parque Gloria Fuertes, it is very suitable for the way from the more modern city to the historic old town.

Cáceres is special because of its beautifully preserved walled medieval center on top of a hill, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1986. Not only that, the European Council already declared the old town of Cáceres the third most monumental place in Europe in 1968, after Prague and Tallinn.

Small museum. With extremely friendly staff, free admission.

To enjoy all the beauty, walk to the parador in the former, fourteenth-century palace of the marquises of Torreorgaz, truly magnificent. The restaurant serves good local dishes.

Cáceres is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain and a perfect destination for history, heritage, and gastronomy. It is one of the best-preserved medieval ensembles in Europe. What to see within the historic quarter Everything is very close and walkable: Plaza Mayor Nerve center and entry point to the old town. Arco de la Estrella The most emblematic entrance to the walled enclosure. Concatedral de Santa María It is essential to climb the tower for the views. Medieval palaces and churches Palacio de los Golfines de Abajo Palacio de Carvajal Iglesia de San Francisco Javier (white towers, great viewpoint) Wall and towers Torre de Bujaco Torre de los Púlpitos Walk at night, the lighting is spectacular and the atmosphere unique.

In 2011, the redevelopment and remodeling works of the Plaza Mayor were completed, led by architects Antonino Antequera, Francisco Pol Méndez and Asunción Rodríguez Montejano. The project included the creation of several spaces, such as the Summer Plaza, a shady place with trees and fountains; the Winter Square, flanked by a fountain wall and a continuous stone bench; the new Music Forum, in the Balbos Forum, next to the Town Hall, for chamber concerts; and a large central free space for events, whose pavement formally recalls the vernacular Cáceres brick vault, and which has water fountains to combat the summer heat. If you visit Cáceres, you cannot miss exploring this emblematic Plaza Mayor and admiring its rich history and architecture.

This gate was one of the access points opened due to the need for passage between the main gates of the wall. This gate was one of the accesses opened due to the need for passage between the main gates of the wall. The current appearance dates back to the 18th century. The outer arch, towards the walkway, is topped by a niche that contains a modern image of Saint Anne with the Virgin and Child. The interior is made up of a succession of beautiful screw vaults made of brick, characteristic of Cáceres. Recommendations: From this gate you can access two places, Postigo Street and Plaza Publio Hurtado, the fastest way to get to Plaza de San Juan.

It is a construction of Arab origin and built on Roman ashlars. It stands within the defensive fence of the monumental city of Cáceres. It is 25 meters high and has a square floor plan. It appears topped by a ring of battlements, two lateral machicolations and one frontal one, which was added in the 18th century. On the western side, facing the Plaza Mayor, is the small balcony of the Fueros, from the 16th century.