Plaza Mayor & Torre de Bujaco
Plaza Mayor y Torre de Bujaco
The Plaza Mayor at the foot of the old town, where you can climb the 12th-century Torre de Bujaco for views over the square and city walls. The neighboring Arco de la Estrella is the main gate into the old town.
Plaza Mayor is the city's living room, with cafés and bars under arcades on all sides, facing the old town walls. The Torre de Bujaco beside the square dates from the Almohad period and houses an interpretation center. From the top of the tower, you can look over the square and the rooftops of the old town. Next door, the Arco de la Estrella is an 18th-century remodeled city gate with a curved passage that allowed carriages to pass through. It also appears in “Game of Thrones.” Climbing the tower requires a small ticket, and it is closed during some hours on Mondays.
Opening hours
Square open all day; tower approx. 10:00 am–2:00 pm and 5:30–8:30 pm
Nearby sights
- Old Town of Cáceres (Ciudad Monumental)
- Co-Cathedral of Santa María
- Palacio de Carvajal
- Palacio de los Golfines de Abajo
- Church of San Francisco Javier
- Church of San Mateo
- Palacio de las Cigüeñas
- Museum of Cáceres (Casa de las Veletas & Aljibe)