UNESCO World Heritage Site

Old Town of Cáceres

Old Town of Cáceres is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Spain, inscribed in 1986.

The city's history of battles between Moors and Christians is reflected in its architecture, which is a blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance styles. Of the 30 or so towers from the Muslim period, the Torre del Bujaco is the most famous.

The city's history of battles between Moors and Christians is reflected in its architecture, which is a blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance styles. Of the 30 or so towers from the Muslim period, the Torre del Bujaco is the most famous.

Country
Spain
Region
Europe
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1986
UNESCO reference
384
Area
9 ha

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