Church of San Francisco Javier
Iglesia de San Francisco Javier (de la Preciosa Sangre)
A white twin-towered Baroque Jesuit church whose tower is open to visitors, offering one of the best viewpoints over the old town.
This 18th-century Jesuit church stands on high ground at San Jorge Square, and its white twin-tower facade is a landmark of the old town skyline. The interior houses an exhibition of religious art, but the highlight is climbing the tower for views over the dense rooftops, palaces and towers of the old town and the plains beyond. Admission is inexpensive. The steps of San Jorge Square in front of the church are also a photo hotspot, and they were used as a filming location for Game of Thrones.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–14:00 and 16:30–20:00
Nearby sights
- Palacio de las Cigüeñas
- Palacio de los Golfines de Abajo
- Museum of Cáceres (Casa de las Veletas & Aljibe)
- Church of San Mateo
- Old Town of Cáceres (Ciudad Monumental)
- Co-Cathedral of Santa María
- Old Jewish Quarter (Barrio de San Antonio)
- Palacio de Carvajal