<strong>Cáceres: </strong>Declared a UNESCO World Heritage City decades ago, Cáceres has seen a recent surge in recognition courtesy of "Game of Thrones." Click through the gallery for more photos from Cáceres and the rest of the Extremadura region of Spain:
Cáceres: Declared a UNESCO World Heritage City decades ago, Cáceres has seen a recent surge in recognition courtesy of "Game of Thrones." Click through the gallery for more photos from Cáceres and the rest of the Extremadura region of Spain:
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<strong>Medieval magic: </strong>Cáceres impresses visitors with its monumentality and makes a great base for exploring the Extremadura.
Medieval magic: Cáceres impresses visitors with its monumentality and makes a great base for exploring the Extremadura.
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<strong>History:</strong> A stroll around Cáceres' alleys and stone passages is one way of letting the historical atmosphere sink in.
History: A stroll around Cáceres' alleys and stone passages is one way of letting the historical atmosphere sink in.
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<strong>The old and the modern:</strong> Cáceres marries medieval charm and modern flair. For instance, the Center for Visual Arts of Helga de Alvear is slated to get a modern addition in 2020.
The old and the modern: Cáceres marries medieval charm and modern flair. For instance, the Center for Visual Arts of Helga de Alvear is slated to get a modern addition in 2020.
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<strong>High-class affair: </strong>Atrio, a two-Michelin starred restaurant in Cáceres, is housed in a former servant's house. Architects Emilio Tuñon and Luis Mansilla won international acclaim for the renovation.<br />
High-class affair: Atrio, a two-Michelin starred restaurant in Cáceres, is housed in a former servant's house. Architects Emilio Tuñon and Luis Mansilla won international acclaim for the renovation.
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<strong>Plaza Mayor:</strong> The burning of the dragon is a part of Cáceres'<strong> </strong> April festival of San Jorge.
Plaza Mayor: The burning of the dragon is a part of Cáceres' April festival of San Jorge.
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<strong>Mérida: </strong>The Roman Theater, part of Merida's Archeological Ensemble, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mérida: The Roman Theater, part of Merida's Archeological Ensemble, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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<strong>The Mérida Classical Theater Festival:</strong> Held at the Roman theater in the summertime, the festival has gotten international interest.
The Mérida Classical Theater Festival: Held at the Roman theater in the summertime, the festival has gotten international interest.
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<strong>Alcázar of Zafra: </strong>The 15th-century palace has been a hotel for over 50 years. The bulk of accommodations in Extremadura are centered in Cáceres and Mérida, but there are countryside options, too.
Alcázar of Zafra: The 15th-century palace has been a hotel for over 50 years. The bulk of accommodations in Extremadura are centered in Cáceres and Mérida, but there are countryside options, too.
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<strong>Trujillo: </strong>A half-hour drive east from Cáceres, Trujillo's main square is easily recognized by "Game of Thrones" fans as yet another setting for the series.
Trujillo: A half-hour drive east from Cáceres, Trujillo's main square is easily recognized by "Game of Thrones" fans as yet another setting for the series.
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<strong>Guadalupe: </strong>The Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe is another UNESCO World Heritage Site located in this cute little town outside Cáceres.
Guadalupe: The Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe is another UNESCO World Heritage Site located in this cute little town outside Cáceres.
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<strong>Fauna:</strong> Griffon vultures can be viewed at the Monfragüe National Park near the small town of Guadalupe.
Fauna: Griffon vultures can be viewed at the Monfragüe National Park near the small town of Guadalupe.
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<strong>Beyond the city:</strong> El Salto del Gitano, the jump of the gipsy, is a highlight of Ruta Roja, a route between Villareal and the Castle of Monfragüe at the National Park of Monfragüe. <br />
Beyond the city: El Salto del Gitano, the jump of the gipsy, is a highlight of Ruta Roja, a route between Villareal and the Castle of Monfragüe at the National Park of Monfragüe.
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<strong>Natural beauty:</strong> Home to endangered Spanish imperial eagles, griffon vultures and black storks, the National Park of Monfragüe is a top destination for bird-watching.<br />
Natural beauty: Home to endangered Spanish imperial eagles, griffon vultures and black storks, the National Park of Monfragüe is a top destination for bird-watching.
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