Even if you've nothing to post, the correos (post office) is worth stopping by to admire the magnificent artesonado (wooden Mudéjar ceiling), stained glass and medieval-style pictorial tiled friezes.
Casa de los Vázquez
Castilla y León
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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This elegant, weathered sandstone cathedral, begun in 1165, towers over the historic centre. Of particular interest are the Puerta de las Cadenas, with…
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There are numerous stairs leading up onto the crumbling ramparts of the city walls that encircle the old town and which were built between the 12th and…
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This Unesco World Heritage–listed archaeological site has 645 prehistoric rock carvings of animals and ancient symbols – it's one of the richest such…
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Chamber pots, commodes, bed pans…Ciudad Rodrigo’s Museo del Orinal may be located opposite the cathedral, but its theme is definitely more down to earth…
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Iglesia de San Pedro & San Isidro
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The fusion of 12th-century Romanesque-Mudéjar elements with later Gothic modifications makes this church worth seeking out. Don't miss the porticoes in…
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The long, sloping Plaza Mayor is a fine centrepiece for this beautiful town. At the top of the hill, the double-storey arches of the Casa Consistorial are…
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Museu Histórico Militar de Almeida
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Dedicated to Almeida's military history, this interesting little museum occupies the casamatas, a series of underground rooms originally used for storage…
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The 16th-century Palacio de los Ávila y Tiedra boasts one of the town’s most engaging plateresque facades – it's the pick of a handful of fine examples…
Nearby Castilla y León attractions
1. Iglesia de San Pedro & San Isidro
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The fusion of 12th-century Romanesque-Mudéjar elements with later Gothic modifications makes this church worth seeking out. Don't miss the porticoes in…
0.08 MILES
The long, sloping Plaza Mayor is a fine centrepiece for this beautiful town. At the top of the hill, the double-storey arches of the Casa Consistorial are…
3. Palacio de los Ávila y Tiedra
0.18 MILES
The 16th-century Palacio de los Ávila y Tiedra boasts one of the town’s most engaging plateresque facades – it's the pick of a handful of fine examples…
0.25 MILES
This elegant, weathered sandstone cathedral, begun in 1165, towers over the historic centre. Of particular interest are the Puerta de las Cadenas, with…
0.25 MILES
Chamber pots, commodes, bed pans…Ciudad Rodrigo’s Museo del Orinal may be located opposite the cathedral, but its theme is definitely more down to earth…
0.29 MILES
There are numerous stairs leading up onto the crumbling ramparts of the city walls that encircle the old town and which were built between the 12th and…
9.71 MILES
This Unesco World Heritage–listed archaeological site has 645 prehistoric rock carvings of animals and ancient symbols – it's one of the richest such…
8. Centro de Interpretación de La Miel y La Abeja
20.32 MILES
This small museum and interpretation centre takes you into the wonderful world of Las Hurdes' honey and local beekeeping traditions. It's a fascinating…