Palacio de los Golfines de Abajo
A 15th-century noble palace in Gothic-Plateresque style, where the Catholic Monarchs once stayed. Guided tours of the interior are available.
The Palace of the Golfines de Abajo is Cáceres’ most representative noble residence. Its façade blends Gothic and Plateresque decoration, with crenellations and family coats of arms prominent, and Isabella and Ferdinand, the Catholic Monarchs, once stayed here. The palace is still owned by a private foundation, and its interior is open for guided tours at set times, where you can see furniture, documents and family collections from the 16th to 20th centuries. The guides are lively and engaging. Time slots need to be reserved in advance on the official website or on site.
Opening hours
Guided tours approx. 10:00–13:00 and 17:00–19:00 (timed slots)
Nearby sights
- Church of San Francisco Javier
- Co-Cathedral of Santa María
- Palacio de Carvajal
- Old Town of Cáceres (Ciudad Monumental)
- Palacio de las Cigüeñas
- Museum of Cáceres (Casa de las Veletas & Aljibe)
- Church of San Mateo
- Plaza Mayor & Torre de Bujaco