FREE TOUR PLASENCIA
The best option to discover the city in an economical way.
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What does the Free Tour Plasencia consist of?
Possibly your best option to get to know Plasencia in a fun and authentic way.
A moment of culture and fun for everyone.
Enjoy your free tour in Plasencia as a couple, with friends or in a group!
Free tours of Plasencia are the perfect excuse to take some time to learn more about the cultural heritage of Spain.
Plasencia free tours are free tours organized by guides that show the most emblematic tourist sites of a town or city. These tours are usually done on foot.
While there are several options and types of free tours in Spain, most are usually tours that include approximately 10 to 12 people. and last between 1 and 3 hours depending on the planned itinerary.
In any case, always check the detailed information we provide to know all the details of your free tour: schedules, cancellation policy, meeting point and all the information you need to make the most of your experience without having to worry about anything.
What to see and do in Plasencia?
Plasencia, located in the region of Extremadura, is a city with a rich historical and cultural heritage. With its impressive Gothic cathedral and 16th century walls surrounding the old town, Plasencia is an ideal place for lovers of history and architecture.
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Monroy Palace
The Monroy Palace is an architectural jewel located in the city of Plasencia, Extremadura. Built in the 15th century by the feudal lords of Monroy, this imposing building stands out for its impressive walls and defensive towers that make it look more like a castle than a palace. However, its interior reveals luxurious halls decorated with frescoes and Renaissance moldings.
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Palace of the Marquis of Mirabel
The Palace of the Marquisate of Mirabel, located in the city of Plasencia, is an architectural jewel of the XVII century that has persisted through time. This majestic building is characterized by its baroque and neoclassical style, with impressive ornamental details that reflect the power and wealth of the Marquises of Mirabel.
Itinerary
We will meet at the indicated time in the
fountain of the Cabildo
to start this
free tour of Plasencia
. Did you know that this locality was a important
strategic point during the Reconquest
? King Alfonso Alfonso VIII of Castile decided that the location of Plasencia was optimal to control the Muslim enemies.
We will start the tour in the same square, whose most important building is the Cathedral.
Cathedral
. Did you know that Plasencia has two cathedrals? We will admire the
exterior of the New and the Old
learning each of its particularities.
From here, we will walk through the streets of the town and stop in front of the Monroy Palace.
Palace of the Monroy
also called
House of the Two Towers
. This is one of the oldest stately buildings in Plasencia, built in the fourteenth century and which can boast of having been used as accommodation for illustrious characters such as Maria de Monroy la Brava or King Ferdinand the Catholic.
We will continue to walk through the walled city while admiring the St. Nicholas Square and the
palace of the Marquisate of Mirabel
built by Don Álvaro de Zúñiga,
Duke of Plasencia
. Afterwards we will continue exploring the
old town of Plasencia
declared
of Cultural Interest
. We will walk through its medieval streets discovering the stories of its most
most emblematic buildings
. It was in one of them where she proclaimed herself the legitimate heiress of Castile. Juana the Beltraneja. This and other curiosities will be revealed to you during the tour!
Finally, we will go to the Plaza Mayor, where we will admire the Palacio Consistorialthe seat of the City Hall. The current building is a reconstruction of an old Renaissance building built in the 16th century. We will stop to see the clock of its Torre Mayor, and we will tell you the story of the grandfather
grandfather Mayorga
. Stay tuned!
After an hour and a half of the tour, we will end the tour at the Plaza Mayor.
Meeting Point and Duration
The meeting point for the Free Tour is at the Fuente del Cabildo. It lasts approximately one hour and a half.
