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Discover the best top things to do in Extremadura, Spain including Old Town of Caceres, Roman Theatre of Merida, Real Monasterio De Santa Maria de Guadalupe, Catedral de Plasencia, Plasencia, Anfiteatro Romano de Merida, Templo de Diana, Victorino Martin, Llerena, ciudad para vivirla, Barrio Judio de Hervas.
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1. Old Town of Caceres
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5.0 based on 3,007 reviews
Reviewed By K2683GRlc - Bath, United Kingdom
Stayed 2 nights and walking around this lovely old historical town was a delight....lots of hidden gems to see....a location for Game of Thrones.....lots of bars and restaurants. Loved Caceres and would visit again!!
2. Roman Theatre of Merida
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4.5 based on 4,916 reviews
Reviewed By NeriI - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
One of the best preserved roman ruin in Europe. Unmissable. See it together with the ampitheatre next door and be sure to read the notices which explain very well the djfferent gladiators who fought there.
3. Real Monasterio De Santa Maria de Guadalupe
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4.5 based on 1,076 reviews
Reviewed By trvlbufChicago - Chicago, United States
We went to Trujillo mainly to see the monastery but we could have never imagined it was going to be so magnificent. The art, the jewelry, the stunning ceilings, the religious items, etc. In order to visit the monastery, you need to buy the entrance ticket and join a guided tour. Make sure you check the exact times. We went on a Sunday and the last tour was at 12:30 pm. Photographs are only allowed in the cloister area, which is also beautiful. Definitely worth it! Highly recommended.
4. Catedral de Plasencia
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4.5 based on 564 reviews
Reviewed By johanb493
Io you like a little town, with a pleasant and joyfull atmosphere...then you have to visit Plasencia! The cathedral is a visit worth with amazing architecture, old and new, beautiful altar pieces, church silver and gold and the old paintings. Visit Plasentia and the cathedral if you want to be wondered!
5. Plasencia
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4.5 based on 661 reviews
Reviewed By CDFR - Logrono, Spain
Had not heard of Plasencia before we decided to stay here (weather was good, and it was on our route) Very pleasantly surprised and impressed by the well preserved monuments in the town, including the cathedral, parador, convents, and city walls. The city has a calm vibe with just enough action to be interesting. Several shops sell good quality ham and other products from extremadura at reasonable prices. There are also very nice walks on the island and great cycling paths along the river away from any traffic. Nice campsite 3 km from the centre wich is right on the cycle/walking paths. Will definitely stop here again.
6. Anfiteatro Romano de Merida
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4.5 based on 1,704 reviews
Reviewed By Dave451 - Andalucia, Spain
A well preserved view into Roman history and the life of a gladiator. The site is well worth a visit.
7. Templo de Diana
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4.5 based on 1,622 reviews
Reviewed By Norwegian425 - Trondheim, Norway
Most people coming to Merida want to see the many remains from the Roman Period. In my opinion Templo de Diana is a sentral part of those remains and must not be missed. It is fantastic that this temple has survived all these years and still can be presented in such a good condition. What a Place Merida must have been 2.000 years ago!
8. Victorino Martin
9. Llerena, ciudad para vivirla
10. Barrio Judio de Hervas
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4.5 based on 722 reviews
Reviewed By ConchitaR - Madrid, Spain
the Hervás ghetto is worth traveling to visit calmly. The medieval city of Hervás, in a magnificent valley with a warm microclimate, was founded by Knights Templar and immediately a small Jewish community was created that was growing for two centuries, until its expulsion in 1492. Many of the Jewish families were converted and it is easy to follow its history after that date, but also many families left the city and went to Portugal and left their houses in Hervás. the Jewish quarter was in the northwest part of the town, and remained - as was the norm in the Castilian kingdoms - next to the castle of the city. Nowadays the castle -which was at the top- no longer exists because it was destroyed in the 16th century, and the church of Santa María, which occupies the most outstanding part of the city, was built in its place in the 17th century. But in its origin, the city of Hervás and its Jewish quarter always looked at the castle -the Lord of Béjar- that presided over the life of the city. The Jewish population was rich and active, and lived on agriculture, commerce and various trades such as cobbler, tanner, etc. From what I have read, life in Hervás of the Jews was fairly quiet, until the expulsion; at least, in the city they did not have some horrible customs that there were against the Jews in other towns like Toledo ... The streets of the Jewish quarter keep the disposition and traditions of its origin. The names of the streets (the one of the Synagogue, the one of the Rabilero - where the Rabbi lived) are conserved and the names of the families families that lived in them are known (the one of the Coen, for example) ... But the place where the Synagogue was, it no longer has this building, and is now occupied by a house and service buildings of a normal family. But you get a perfect idea with the fountains, the magnificent orchards, etc. of how life was there. There are some families of Israelis (or Jews) who have returned in recent years, and have put businesses (rural houses, typical tahonas) very well managed for tourism and visits to this neighborhood and this wonderful Jewish quarter. Everything is very well maintained, clean , and you can see the love of those who live in this Jewish quarter. We are left wanting to buy one of those small houses and go to live seasonally to this wonderful place.
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