Co-Cathedral of Santa María
Concatedral de Santa María
A late-Gothic co-cathedral in the heart of the old town, with a finely carved, unpainted cedar altarpiece. You can climb the bell tower for views over the old city.
Built in the 15th and 16th centuries, mainly in the late Gothic style, Santa María shares its status as a diocesan co-cathedral with Coria Cathedral. The highlights inside are the unpainted cedar altarpiece and the chapels of the noble families. You can climb the bell tower for views over the old town’s roofs and its stork nests. A bronze statue of San Pedro de Alcántara in an outer corner is said to bring good luck if you touch the tip of its foot. The admission ticket includes the tower climb, and visits are suspended during religious services.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–20:00 (shorter in winter; open Sunday afternoons)
Nearby sights
- Palacio de Carvajal
- Palacio de los Golfines de Abajo
- Plaza Mayor & Torre de Bujaco
- Old Town of Cáceres (Ciudad Monumental)
- Church of San Francisco Javier
- Palacio de las Cigüeñas
- Church of San Mateo
- Museum of Cáceres (Casa de las Veletas & Aljibe)