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In one place, two cultures come together to promote their contemporary history

The pieces at this museum are donations from other parishes in the city and from other churches in the province

This museum was created for visitors to learn about Cáceres and its history

One of the attractions of this museum is that, not only can you journey through the archaeological past of this Extremadura city but you can also discover the work of contemporary artists, such as Picasso, Miró and Tàpies. Even discover an underground cistern.

Inaugurado en febrero de 2021, el nuevo museo de Cáceres muestra 200 obras de las cerca de 3.000 que componen la colección de la galerista Helga de Alvear. Lo mejor del arte contemporáneo en un edificio de nueva planta.

The stone of its streets and façades reflect the march of history from Palaeolithic times. Presently, it is a hive of cultural activity.

From the times when the Romans occupied these lands there still remains a part of the city wall which safeguarded the city, as well as its gates and towers.

From the 15th and 16th centuries in the monumental city of Cáceres you will find an unusual building with a mixture of Gothic and Renaissance elements.

The beautiful Neoclassical façade opens onto a large Tuscan courtyard and an old chapel.