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 collections in Europe. Ring ahead to ask about timings as they can change considerably from one month to the next. To get there by car, at Castillo de Mart铆n Viejo (17km northwest of Ciudad Rodrigo) take the turn-off for Siega Verde.
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老澳门六合彩开奖记录's must-see attractions
9.47 MILES
This elegant, weathered sandstone cathedral, begun in 1165, towers over the historic centre. Of particular interest are the Puerta de las Cadenas, with鈥
9.41 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
9.46 MILES
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
9.7 MILES
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
9.63 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
Museu Hist贸rico Militar de Almeida
12.87 MILES
Dedicated to Almeida's military history, this interesting little museum occupies the casamatas, a series of underground rooms originally used for storage鈥
9.56 MILES
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
25.2 MILES
This roadside pullout on the N221 highway 3km north of Escalh茫o is one of the park's most accessible viewpoints, with sweeping views of vineyard- and鈥
Nearby Castilla y Le贸n attractions
9.41 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
9.46 MILES
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
9.47 MILES
This elegant, weathered sandstone cathedral, begun in 1165, towers over the historic centre. Of particular interest are the Puerta de las Cadenas, with鈥
4. Palacio de los 脕vila y Tiedra
9.56 MILES
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
9.63 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
6. Iglesia de San Pedro & San Isidro
9.7 MILES
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
9.71 MILES
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
8. Museu Hist贸rico Militar de Almeida
12.87 MILES
Dedicated to Almeida's military history, this interesting little museum occupies the casamatas, a series of underground rooms originally used for storage鈥