Old Town (UNESCO walled centre)

Cáceres, Spain

A melange of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture, with 22 surviving Moorish towers.

Places in Old Town (UNESCO walled centre)

Atrio Called a 'temple of Spanish gastronomy,' one of Spain's most celebrated fine dining destinations.
Traditional migas restaurants Serving traditional local dishes such as migas, fried breadcrumbs with chorizo and bacon.
Old Town cheese and wine shops Shops offering torta del Casar cheese, one of the best cheeses in the world, paired with Ribera del Guadiana wine.
Old Town wine bars Wine bars throughout the UNESCO walled historic centre.

Best time to visit: April to June and September to October offer comfortable weather for exploring the walled UNESCO old town, coinciding with the Womad Festival in May.
Getting around: Cáceres' walled UNESCO Old Town is compact and entirely walkable, with 22 surviving Moorish towers throughout the historic centre.
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: Spanish. English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Cáceres continues to draw acclaim for its cutting-edge culinary scene anchored by Atrio's three Michelin stars, while the Classical Theatre Festival in July and Three Cultures Medieval Market in November reflect the city's growing cultural events calendar.

Plaza Mayor area — Home to NH Collection Cáceres Palacio de Oquendo, a stylish hotel near the main square.
Honey-colored palace district — Home to magnificent honey-colored palaces and churches financed by conquistador riches.