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- Ciudad Monumental (Old Town) — The UNESCO-listed heart of Cáceres: a maze of medieval streets, stone palaces and hidden courtyards where every corner feels like a film set and you can actually walk the ramparts and alleys that shaped the city.
- Torre de Bujaco (Plaza Mayor) — The squat Roman/Almohad tower that anchors the main square; climb or circle it for history plaques, great photos and the lively atmosphere of markets and cafés around the plaza.
- Arco de la Estrella — The most iconic gate into the Old Town; step through it for a theatrical entrance, then pause on the little terrace above for one of the best first glimpses of the medieval skyline.
- Concatedral de Santa María — A Gothic cathedral with a solemn interior, cloister and rooftop views; it’s quieter than the square suggests
- Ciudad Monumental (Old Town) — The UNESCO-listed heart of Cáceres: a maze of medieval streets, stone palaces and hidden courtyards where every corner feels like a film set and you can actually walk the ramparts and alleys that shaped the city.
- Torre de Bujaco (Plaza Mayor) — The squat Roman/Almohad tower that anchors the main square; climb or circle it for history plaques, great photos and the lively atmosphere of markets and cafés around the plaza.
- Arco de la Estrella — The most iconic gate into the Old Town; step through it for a theatrical entrance, then pause on the little terrace above for one of the best first glimpses of the medieval skyline.
- Concatedral de Santa María — A Gothic cathedral with a solemn interior, cloister and rooftop views; it’s quieter than the square suggests and rewards you with real detail in stonework and local religious history.
- Palacio de los Golfines de Abajo — A compact Renaissance palace tucked by the cathedral where you can see elegant courtyards, coats of arms and the rooms that once hosted nobility — pure Old Cáceres atmosphere.
- Casa de las Veletas / Museo de Cáceres — Housed in historic buildings, the museum combines archaeology, ethnography and an actual Arab cistern; there are Roman remains underfoot and good context for the city’s layers.
- Fundación Helga de Alvear — A top-rate contemporary art collection in a thoughtfully restored building; it’s modern, surprising and feels refreshingly different from the surrounding medieval streets.
- Jewish Quarter (Judería) & Plaza de San Jorge — Narrow lanes, tiny squares and old stone houses where the medieval Jewish community lived; wander slowly here to feel the city’s quieter, more intimate side and find tiny artisan shops.
- Casa del Mono (House of the Monkey) — A little Renaissance house famous for a carved monkey motif on its façade; it’s a small, charming detail that shows how characterful Cáceres’ palaces can be on a human scale.
- Plaza de Santa María — The atmospheric square in front of the cathedral, ringed by cafés and palaces; sit, watch locals pass, and take in the layered skyline that makes Cáceres’ medieval core so memorable.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.