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Oliva de Plasencia
This municipality lies in the north of Cáceres province, within the community of municipalities known as Trasierra-Tierras de Granadilla and bordered by the districts of Las Hurdes, Sierra de Gata and Valle de Ambro
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- Oliva de Plasencia
Nestled amid valleys
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This municipality lies in the north of Cáceres province, within the community of municipalities known as Trasierra-Tierras de Granadilla and bordered by the districts of Las Hurdes, Sierra de Gata and Valle de Ambro
Oliva de Plasencia boasts many historic and cultural sites, including: the ruins of the Roman city of Cáparra (outside the town itself), the parish church of San Blas, the 19th-century town hall and the 17th-century palace of the Count of Oliva. It also has a milestone from the Silver Route, which dates back to the time of Roman Emperor Adrian.
The parish church of San Blas (Saint Blaise) is one of the area's most outstanding buildings. Dating back to the 16th century, it houses a fabulous Baroque altarpiece. The church tower was built in three sections.
When visiting this quaint town, be sure to explore the “Camino de Cáparra” (Cáparra Way), which takes you through dehesa pastureland to the ruined Roman city of Cáparra. -
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Plasencia Cathedral Museum
The quiet cloister of the cathedral houses some of the most important works in this museum
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Pérez Enciso Ethnographic Textile Museum
This was the first monographic museum dedicated to the popular culture of Cáceres
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La Isla
As the Jerte river passes through Plasencia, it creates the well-known Isla (island) - the largest park in this Cáceres city.
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Plasencia and El Cachón Lesser Kestrel Colonies SPA
Kestrels come here above all in winter, during breeding season.
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The Acarreadero oak tree
The Romanejo oak tree has been awarded the title of a Unique Tree because of its imposing stature and the awesome volume of its canopy
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Monte Valcorchero
With its impressive cork oaks and unique granite outcrops, Valcorchero is a special place
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Plasencia Cathedral
Plasencia Cathedral is one of the city's most popular architectural landmarks and is actually made up of two cathedrals: the old cathedral and the new cathedral.
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The Roman town of Cáparra
Caparrá, which has uncertain origins, became a Roman municipium under Emperor Vespasian. The town's growth was propelled by its privileged position along the Silver Way
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Roman arch of Cáparra
Cáparra was an important town in Roman times. Nowadays some vestiges of that glory remains, most outstandingly its peculiar four-sided arch.
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Hotel Palacio Carvajal Girón
Spend the night of your dreams in this 16th century Renaissance palace converted into a hotel. Discover its sombre and elegant architecture together with interiors of another era.