{"id":6238,"date":"2026-04-15T17:46:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T21:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travel.woodring.us\/wordpress\/?p=6238"},"modified":"2026-04-15T17:51:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T21:51:23","slug":"all-in-one-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travel.woodring.us\/wordpress\/2026\/04\/15\/all-in-one-day\/","title":{"rendered":"All in One Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

We had one last day in C\u00e1ceres to visit the sites that were closed on Sunday and Monday so on Tuesday, we made the most of it. Our first stop was the C\u00e1ceres Museo. It is partially closed for renovations but free. The small museum was sparse on objects but everything is nicely displayed\u2026sometimes less is more. We saw a small collection of prehistoric artifacts, gold jewelry, bronze armor and locally made ceramics. The second floor displayed \u00a0some wonderful contemporary art.<\/p>\n

We liked this cheerful piece, titled A La Fiesta del Pueblo<\/em> created in 1916 by Spanish artist Eugenio Hermosillo Martinez.<\/p>\n

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C\u00e1ceres Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And this one titled Turner y La National Gallery<\/em> by Equipo Cronica. It seems as if we are looking down the hallway when in fact, it\u2019s the painting.<\/p>\n

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Painting by Equipo Cronica, 1980<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This pigeon was looking in while we were looking out! Adding that pigeons are a big nuisance here – a city with many outdoor dining options and too many pigeons looking for leftovers.<\/p>\n

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Checking Out the Art<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of the main attractions here is an underground cistern which was unfortunately closed for renovations.
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\nThe 15th-century Gothic Cathedral of Santa Maria was our next stop. It has a prominent place in the city and is beautifully lit at night.<\/span>
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Santa Maria Cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The bell tower is one of the prominent features. We walked to the top for a view of the city.<\/p>\n

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C\u00e1ceres Cathedral Belltower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Inside, Gothic style archways and a beautifully carved wooden alterpiece are especially impressive. The well-done audio guide highlighted the important \u00a0features of the cathedral.<\/p>\n

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Santa Maria Cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/blockquote>\n

One of our favorite sights was the C\u00e1ceres Arabian House Museum. A local resident bought the building in the 1960\u2019s and made it his residence. During a construction project he discovered the remains of an Arab dwelling erected on an ancient Roman site which dated back to the 12th century. His dream was to make it a house museum – which took him fifteen years to complete. He did extensive research to discover more of Caceres\u2019 ancient past. Now, his children have taken over his endeavor and continue to open the museum to any curious travelers who pass by.<\/p>\n

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Entryway Arab House Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Arab House Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Tea Room Arab House Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Our last full day in Caceras was interesting and adventure-filled but it was time to move on.<\/p>\n

This morning we picked up our rental car and drove 2.5 hours to Evora, Portugal. It\u2019s been many years since we visited Portugal and Evora is a new destination for us! \u00a0We are looking forward to more adventures!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We had one last day in C\u00e1ceres to visit the sites that were closed on Sunday and Monday so on Tuesday, we made the most of it. Our first stop was the C\u00e1ceres Museo. It is partially closed for renovations but free. The small museum was sparse on objects but everything is nicely displayed\u2026sometimes less … <\/p>\n

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