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This elegant, weathered sandstone cathedral, begun in 1165, towers over the historic centre. Of particular interest are the Puerta de las Cadenas, with splendid Gothic reliefs of Old Testament figures; the elegant P贸rtico del Perd贸n; and inside, the exquisite, carved-oak choir stalls. You can also climb the 142-step tower at 1.15pm on Saturday and Sunday; the views are Ciudad Rodrigo's best.
The museum contains religious paintings and objects from the cathedral's history.
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There are numerous stairs leading up onto the crumbling ramparts of the city walls that encircle the old town and which were built between the 12th and鈥
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This Unesco World Heritage鈥搇isted archaeological site has 645 prehistoric rock carvings of animals and ancient symbols 鈥 it's one of the richest such鈥
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Chamber pots, commodes, bed pans鈥iudad Rodrigo鈥檚 Museo del Orinal may be located opposite the cathedral, but its theme is definitely more down to earth鈥
Iglesia de San Pedro & San Isidro
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The fusion of 12th-century Romanesque-Mud茅jar elements with later Gothic modifications makes this church worth seeking out. Don't miss the porticoes in鈥
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The long, sloping Plaza Mayor is a fine centrepiece for this beautiful town. At the top of the hill, the double-storey arches of the Casa Consistorial are鈥
Museu Hist贸rico Militar de Almeida
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Dedicated to Almeida's military history, this interesting little museum occupies the casamatas, a series of underground rooms originally used for storage鈥
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The 16th-century Palacio de los 脕vila y Tiedra boasts one of the town鈥檚 most engaging plateresque facades 鈥 it's the pick of a handful of fine examples鈥
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This excellent little boutique winery produces some lovely reds and an intriguing white. With prior notice, it opens for tastings and for tours of the鈥
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Chamber pots, commodes, bed pans鈥iudad Rodrigo鈥檚 Museo del Orinal may be located opposite the cathedral, but its theme is definitely more down to earth鈥
0.06 MILES
There are numerous stairs leading up onto the crumbling ramparts of the city walls that encircle the old town and which were built between the 12th and鈥
3. Palacio de los 脕vila y Tiedra
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The 16th-century Palacio de los 脕vila y Tiedra boasts one of the town鈥檚 most engaging plateresque facades 鈥 it's the pick of a handful of fine examples鈥
0.16 MILES
The long, sloping Plaza Mayor is a fine centrepiece for this beautiful town. At the top of the hill, the double-storey arches of the Casa Consistorial are鈥
5. Iglesia de San Pedro & San Isidro
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The fusion of 12th-century Romanesque-Mud茅jar elements with later Gothic modifications makes this church worth seeking out. Don't miss the porticoes in鈥
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Even if you've nothing to post, the correos (post office) is worth stopping by to admire the magnificent artesonado (wooden Mud茅jar ceiling), stained鈥
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This Unesco World Heritage鈥搇isted archaeological site has 645 prehistoric rock carvings of animals and ancient symbols 鈥 it's one of the richest such鈥
8. Centro de Interpretaci贸n de La Miel y La Abeja
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This small museum and interpretation centre takes you into the wonderful world of Las Hurdes' honey and local beekeeping traditions. It's a fascinating鈥