Concatedral de Santa María

Cáceres


This 15th-century Gothic cathedral creates an impressive opening scene for the Ciudad Monumental. Inside, you'll find a magnificent carved 16th-century cedar altarpiece, fine noble tombs and chapels, and a small ecclesiastical museum. Beautiful colourful murals (including dragons) adorn the vaulted ceiling above the altarpiece. Climb the bell tower for old-town views.

Outside, on the cathedral's southwestern corner, is a modern statue of San Pedro de Alcántara, a 16th-century extremeño ascetic (his toes worn shiny by the hands and lips of the faithful).


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1. Plaza de Santa María

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2. Palacio de la Diputación

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3. Palacio de Mayoralgo

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4. Palacio de Carvajal

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5. Palacio de Ovando

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This 16th-century Renaissance-style palace stands on the Plaza de Santa María and was reformed in the 18th century.

6. Palacio de los Golfines de Abajo

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7. Palacio Episcopal

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8. Plaza de San Jorge

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