Cáceres Co-cathedral Monument
Romanesque-Gothic co-cathedral in Cáceres's historic quarter
In Cáceres' old town, the Co-Cathedral of Santa María sits beside the Plaza Mayor within the UNESCO-listed centre; tourists visit for medieval stone facades, religious art and nearby museums.
Cáceres Co-cathedral at a Glance#
Address: Plaza Mayor, 1, 10003 Cáceres, Spain
Website: https://www.caceres.es/
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm (tower access may vary)
Admission: Free-donation suggested for guided tower visits
How to Get to Cáceres Co-cathedral#
The co-cathedral is in Cáceres’ Old Town (Plaza Mayor). It’s a short walk from the city’s main bus stops and a 15-20 minute walk from Cáceres train station. Most visitors arrive on foot from the historic centre.
Tips for Visiting Cáceres Co-cathedral#
- Climb the cathedral tower for sweeping views of Cáceres' old town; note that access can close for services or restorations.
- Visit outside midday to see the stonework's colour changes under softer light.
- Explore the surrounding Plaza de la Constitución and the juxtaposition of Gothic and Renaissance facades.
Best Time to Visit Cáceres Co-cathedral#
Cáceres' co-cathedral is best visited in spring or autumn for comfortable walking and softer light on its stone facades.
Weather & Climate near Cáceres Co-cathedral#
Cáceres Co-cathedral's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (547 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 4° - 12° | 6° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 2.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
| February | Good | 5° - 13° | 7° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.0 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Very Good | 6° - 17° | 12° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 19° | 13° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Excellent | 11° - 23° | 17° | 51 mm | some cloud | 63% | 3.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.2h |
| June | Ideal | 15° - 29° | 22° | 25 mm | mostly sunny | 48% | 3.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.7h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 33° | 26° | 7 mm | clear | 35% | 3.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.5h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 33° | 26° | 7 mm | clear | 34% | 2.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.5h |
| September | Ideal | 16° - 28° | 22° | 27 mm | mostly sunny | 45% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 2.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| December | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 7° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
