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Cáceres, is one of Spain's best conserved historical cities. Walking around
the old center is like going back in time and wherever you look you are surrounded
by wonderfully preserved buildings, hundreds of years old. The old town of Caceres
was declared a UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 1986. Caceres Parador is right in the middle of the
old town. The city's history of battles between Moors and Christians is
reflected in its architecture, which is a mixture of Roman, Islamic, Northern
Gothic and Italian Renaissance styles. There is also a "barrio judio"
similar to Toledo,
where the Jewish people used to live. There are no less than 30 towers from the
period of Arab occupation still standing. | .jpg) Caceres
Parador
(32 rooms )
(****) | | Preservation |
Very good | | Restaurant | Good | | Price:Quality | Good | C/
Ancha, 6, Caceres,
Tel.:+34 927 211 759 Fax: 34 927 211 729 |
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Caceres Parador is the old
Palace of Torreorgaz. This palacio was built on the foundations of a Moor building
in the Fourteenth Century, and the stone family shield of the owners still hangs
proudly over the main entrance. The facilities of Caceres Parador are modern,
despite the fact that it is housed in one of the parador chain's oldest buildings.
The parador has a warm, comfortable air to it, with breezy interior patios and
comfortable rooms. Some Some of the bathrooms look out on to the cobbled streets
and are at the same level as people strolling along, so careful about having the
window open during certain bathroom activities. .jpg) The
parador restaurant deserves special mention. It has a separate entrance from the
parador itself, and a lovely garden where tables are set out in the Spring and
Summer months. The quality of the food is good, and the restaurant has one of
the chain of parador's largest wine cellars, with over 300 different wines.
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Region of Extremadura is one of Spain's most rapidly improving wine producing
regions, and we definitely reccommend visitors to try some of the new wines produced
nearby. The region is also famous for its pastries (you can buy homemade cakes
and pastries from the Convent near the Parador) and cherry liquer.
If you
have a booking with Caceres Parador and are arriving by car, drive to Plaza de
Santa Clara where you will find a barrier. Traffic is forbidden to non-residentes
in the historical town, but Parador guests can press an interphone buttone just
to the right of the traffic light and inform the local police that you have a
reservation at the parador. They will lift the barrier for you. See Photos
of Caceres Parador and Photos
of Caceres. For more detailed information on other sights, hotels
and restaurants in the provinces of Badajoz and Caceres, see Guide
to Badajoz and Guide
to Caceres. |
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