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CÁCERES

Situation

Emblem, Flag and Population Its population is 91,131 inhabitants.

Weather. The climate of Cáceres is continental.In general, it is characterized by hot, dry summers with little rainfall during the summer period.

GastronomyThe Iberian pig is bred in the pastures, as well as witness hams, steaks, sausages, Morcone or designation of origin patatera Dehesa de Extremadura.Of pastoral life as successful as dishes from crumbs, Extremadura gazpacho and garlic soup or

Monuments Christs ArcThis is a Roman gate located in the center of the Wall, an amazing conservation, since it was

Things to see Jewish QuartierThe Jewish Quartier also called "Old Jewry" is an area of hills and steep streets where you can observe the lifestyle analyzing their homes, small in size, with one or two plants, small openings and door lintels, fixed to the wall advantage as a wall of the house, the whole neighborhood revolves around the hermitage of San Antonio, built in the fifteenth century on

MonumentsChurch and convent of San Pablo Beaterio (convent for lay sisters) founded in the 15th century, with the actual convent being built later. The church’s facade is in the Gothic style. Nuns of the Order of Saint Clare live in the convent. Other inhabited convents are that of Santa Clara, in the square of the same name, and the Convent

Celebrities Francisco Sánchez de las Brozas, known as the Brocense, and in Latin as Franciscus Sanctius Brocensis (Brozas, province of Caceres, 1523 - Salamanca, 1600) was afamous Spanish humanist and grammarian.

Feast Caceress Easter (International Tourist Interest) some of whose guilds are the oldest in Spain. Thus the Nazareno and Misericordia have a statute of the year 1464, the Espíritu Santo of 1493, that of the Santa and Vera Cruz of the year 1521 or the La Soledad that dates back to 1582. In 2008, 12 brotherhoods parade with 37 steps in 18 parades, with the participation of about 3000 brethren. The step, called "Cristo Negro" is one of the most revered, noted for itsausterity and seriousness. For its peculiarities, aspires to be declared of International Tourist Interest.

Feast of Our S ª. on the Mount, the patron saint of the city. Held on the first Sunday of May. Throughout its history, has been changed several times to date. In 1635 he put on his first date, 25 March, which in 1784 was changed to the first Easter Sunday. In 1832 hemoved to the fourth Sunday of May and in 1860 tried to change the date to September 8. In 1906, being declared patron, he moved tosecond on Easter Sunday. It was not until 1975 when it adopted the current date.

Candles and San Blas, from 1 to 3 February. They are two of themost popular festivals in the city. On the morning of February 2 OurVirgin of the Candles out in procession from the chapel of the same name, situated in the middle of the Monumental City. The streets are decorated to welcome the Virgin María on their journey. Thefestival of San Blas is done in his hermitage, the day of Candlemas,ie on the eve of the saint. The surroundings of the chapel was filled with young campuza dress and the beautiful scarf "watermelon" or "a thousand colors." During the afternoon listening to music San Blas typical Extremadura;

Economy Cáceress economy relies on tourism, handicrafts and construction.

Recommendation If you go to Cáceres you have to go to the Historical Part of the city.

This Presentation has been made by: -José Luis González, -Natalia Colorado, -Cristina Serrano, -Melanie Romero.

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