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Cáceres is the capital of Cáceres Province, in Extremadura, Spain. The municipio is the largest in geographical extent in Spain. Its 2007 census population was 91,606 inhabitants.
There have been settlements near Cáceres since prehistoric times. Evidence of this can be found in the caves of Maltravieso and El Conejar. The city was founded by the Romans in 25 BC.
The old town or Ciudad Monumental still has its ancient walls; this part of town is also well known for its multitude of storks' nests. The walls contain a perfect Medieval town setting with no outward signs of modernity, for which reason many films have been shot there. The Universidad de Extremadura, and two astronomical observatory are in Cáceres. It is also a seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Coria-Cáceres.
Cáceres was declared a World Heritage City by UNESCO in 1986 because of the city's blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance styles, fruit of the many battles fought there throughout history. An amazing 30 towers from the Muslim period still stand in Cáceres, of which the Torre del Bujaco is the most famous.
History
The origins of Cáceres go back to prehistoric times, as evidenced by the paintings in the Cuevas de Maltravieso (Maltravieso Caves) which date back to the late Paleolithic period. Visitors can see remains from medieval times, the Roman occupation, Moorish occupation and Jewish influences. Cáceres has four main areas to be explored: the historical quarter, the Jewish quarter, the modern center, and the outskirts.
The headquarters of the University and several regional government departments are to be found in Cáceres, which today has a population of 90,000 inhabitants.
Fiestas y festivals
·Fiesta de los mártires in January.
·Carnival, Fiesta de las Candelas and Fiesta de San Blas in February.
·Semana Santa processions are quite a spectacle as they wind around the narrow streets in the historical center. Semana Santa (Easter) is National interest event.
·Music Festival: "Extremúsika" around March-April.
·The most important local fiestas in Cáceres are in April, San Jorge, when on 22nd-23rd a dragon is burnt on a bonfire in the Plaza Mayor, accompanied by a fireworks display.
·W.O.M.A.D music festival happens at the beginning of May and gives Cáceres a multicultural touch.
·"Cheese Fair" in Trujillo the first weekend of May.
·Ferias de San Fernando at the end of May.
Shopping, Cuisine and Restaurants
Shopping: The small streets in the historical center have lots of small shops selling typical products. The convents sell homemade sweets and pastries. Wines from Extremadura are affordable, full-bodied red wine. Local liquors include cherry liquor made with cherries from the nearby Jerte valley, or other original liquors such as chestnut or blackberry. Other local produce can be bought in most towns and villages in the province including sheep cheese, fig cake, chestnuts, hams and other pork products, lamb, olive oil, and paprika.
Cuisine: Cáceres is famous for its stews, roast meats (especially pork, lamb and game), fried breadcrumbs (migas), trout, and pastries.
Restaurants in Cáceres: Atrio, one of Spain's finest restaurants, innovative cuisine; El Figón, one of Cáceres' oldest and most popular restaurants, traditional cuisine; Eustaquio, recent-opened restaurant based on the cuisine of "El Figón"; La Tahona, local cuisine, impressive winelist, good prices. If you want to enjoy the magic soul of the Old Town while having lunch or dinner your place to go is "Torre de Sande".
There have been settlements near Cáceres since prehistoric times. Evidence of this can be found in the caves of Maltravieso and El Conejar. The city was founded by the Romans in 25 BC.
The old town or Ciudad Monumental still has its ancient walls; this part of town is also well known for its multitude of storks' nests. The walls contain a perfect Medieval town setting with no outward signs of modernity, for which reason many films have been shot there. The Universidad de Extremadura, and two astronomical observatory are in Cáceres. It is also a seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Coria-Cáceres.
Cáceres was declared a World Heritage City by UNESCO in 1986 because of the city's blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance styles, fruit of the many battles fought there throughout history. An amazing 30 towers from the Muslim period still stand in Cáceres, of which the Torre del Bujaco is the most famous.
History
The origins of Cáceres go back to prehistoric times, as evidenced by the paintings in the Cuevas de Maltravieso (Maltravieso Caves) which date back to the late Paleolithic period. Visitors can see remains from medieval times, the Roman occupation, Moorish occupation and Jewish influences. Cáceres has four main areas to be explored: the historical quarter, the Jewish quarter, the modern center, and the outskirts.
The headquarters of the University and several regional government departments are to be found in Cáceres, which today has a population of 90,000 inhabitants.
Fiestas y festivals
·Fiesta de los mártires in January.
·Carnival, Fiesta de las Candelas and Fiesta de San Blas in February.
·Semana Santa processions are quite a spectacle as they wind around the narrow streets in the historical center. Semana Santa (Easter) is National interest event.
·Music Festival: "Extremúsika" around March-April.
·The most important local fiestas in Cáceres are in April, San Jorge, when on 22nd-23rd a dragon is burnt on a bonfire in the Plaza Mayor, accompanied by a fireworks display.
·W.O.M.A.D music festival happens at the beginning of May and gives Cáceres a multicultural touch.
·"Cheese Fair" in Trujillo the first weekend of May.
·Ferias de San Fernando at the end of May.
Shopping, Cuisine and Restaurants
Shopping: The small streets in the historical center have lots of small shops selling typical products. The convents sell homemade sweets and pastries. Wines from Extremadura are affordable, full-bodied red wine. Local liquors include cherry liquor made with cherries from the nearby Jerte valley, or other original liquors such as chestnut or blackberry. Other local produce can be bought in most towns and villages in the province including sheep cheese, fig cake, chestnuts, hams and other pork products, lamb, olive oil, and paprika.
Cuisine: Cáceres is famous for its stews, roast meats (especially pork, lamb and game), fried breadcrumbs (migas), trout, and pastries.
Restaurants in Cáceres: Atrio, one of Spain's finest restaurants, innovative cuisine; El Figón, one of Cáceres' oldest and most popular restaurants, traditional cuisine; Eustaquio, recent-opened restaurant based on the cuisine of "El Figón"; La Tahona, local cuisine, impressive winelist, good prices. If you want to enjoy the magic soul of the Old Town while having lunch or dinner your place to go is "Torre de Sande".
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