Best Free Walking Tours in Caceres
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Located in the Southwest of Spain, is a historical jewel that has surprisingly managed to stay off the beaten track of mass tourism. Fortunately, Free Walking Tours in Caceres allow adventurous tourists to explore this spectacular city with a local guide. You will learn that the place has been inhabited since pre-Roman times, and to what extent the Roman, Arab, Jewish and Christian communities left their mark here. Specifically, the Essential Caceres City Tour has been designed to cover all the best monuments of the old town, including palaces, fortresses and mansions from the 14th to 16th centuries. And, did you know that Caceres featured importantly in the seventh season of Game of Thrones? The city was deemed the perfect setting for the King’s Landing. Joining a Free Game of Thrones Tour will let you visit many of the places where Euron, Cersei Lannister and other characters clashed. And do not leave without joining Caceres Free Walking Tours by Night for a spooky experience!
Do you want to travel back in time to an age of epic medieval battles, knights and Moorish castles? Then Caceres should be at the top of your bucket list. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is so perfectly preserved it looks just frozen in time. Northern Gothic, Islamic, Italian Renaissance and many other styles can be found blended together in this stunning town. The walls of Caceres, frequently compared to the Tower of Gold (Torre del Oro) in Seville, are an exceptional testimony to the Moorish fortifications. The Cathedral of Santa Maria and the Palace los Golfines de Abajo are two must-see landmarks. Additionally, the Star Arch, Santa Maria Square, Cuesta de la Compania, Veletas Square and some other landmarks in the Old Town will probably ring a bell for many tourists. Why? An important part of the seventh season of Games of Thrones TV series was filmed in the city of Caceres, becoming the King's landing.
Things to Do in Caceres
Caceres in likely one of the best weekend getaways in Spain. This magnificent town is full of history, stunning palaces, museums and traditional restaurants. After spending one day sightseeing around the wonderful Old Town, tourists will enjoy a visit to the Caceres Museum. It’s home to an extensive archaeological collection in a monumental building from the 16th and 17th centuries. Additionally, the Yusuf Al-Burch Arab House-Museum offers the extremely rare opportunity to visit a restored 12th-century house featuring traditional furnishings and architecture. Finally, are you a Game of Thrones enthusiast? Joining a Free Tour of Caceres you will stroll cobbled medieval streets and visit some of the places featured in Season 7. Additionally, GoT lovers will enjoy a day trip to Los Barruecos, a natural park which was the setting of the “Loot Train Battle”, in which Daenerys Targaryen attacks Jaime Lannister and his army in one of the greatest battle scenes ever recorded for TV.