A view of the Plaza Mayor from the largest Arab redoubt in the old city walls, Torre de Bujaco. The Plaza Mayor is nestled underneath the imposing old city walls and is surrounded by interesting buildings and, of course, restaurants (oh my poor waist line!).

One of the main entries into the amazing old town of Caceres, Arco de Estrella, taken from Torre de Bujaco.

Calle Ancha, a typical street in the old town of Caceres. Calle Ancha means "Wide Street"!

The old town of Caceres is full of what are now grand homes and palaces but which were originally fortified manors for the local nobility and well-to-do during more lawless times, particularly in the period after the reconquest of the region from the Arabs. This is the Casa del los Veletas (XII century).

The Casa del Sol (XV century) (House of the Sun) in Caceres.

The Torre de los Plata (XIV century) is an excellent example of the defensive aspect to mediaeval Caceres house architecture!

A view down Cuesta de Marques toward open countryside outside Caceres.

A beautiftl ornate window grille and embellished surround in the old town of Caceres.

Cranes nests are seen perched on top of buildings all over Extremadura. This one is on top of Casa de los Toledo-Moctezuma (XIV century) in Caceres.

Torre de Bujacothe is the largest Arab redoubt in the old Caceres city walls, and in the best condition. The top of Casa de los Toledo-Moctezuma with its crane nests is also visible in the background.

Another of the old redoubts in the Caceres city walls is Torre de Santa Ana.

The striking Iglesia San Francisco Javier in Caceres is a fine example of the religious buildings scattered through the old town.