Plaza de San Jorge

Cáceres


The compact Plaza de San Jorge lies southeast of the main Plaza de Santa María, overlooked by the 18th-century Iglesia de San Francisco Javier.


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Nearby Cáceres attractions

1. Casa de Los Becerra

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This restored 15th-century Gothic mansion now functions as a cultural centre, with occasional exhibitions.

2. Iglesia de San Francisco Javier

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This 18th-century Jesuit church, with a baroque facade that rises above the Plaza de San Jorge, has towers that you can climb for glorious old-town views …

4. Palacio de los Golfines de Abajo

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The sumptuous home of Cáceres' prominent Golfín family has been beautifully restored. Built piecemeal between the 14th and 20th centuries, it's crammed…

5. Palacio de la Diputación

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As you wander further into the Ciudad Monumental to the southeast from the Plaza de Santa María, you'll pass the Renaissance-style Palacio de la…

6. Casa-Museo Árabe Yusuf Al-Burch

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This restored 12th-century house is worth a peek for its Moorish-style decor, horseshoe arches, flower-filled patio and original aljibe (cistern), all…

7. Concatedral de Santa María

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This 15th-century Gothic cathedral creates an impressive opening scene for the Ciudad Monumental. Inside, you'll find a magnificent carved 16th-century…

8. Plaza de Santa María

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As the closest square to the Plaza Mayor, the Plaza de Santa María and the surrounding tangle of lanes provide most people's introduction to the Ciudad…