Cáceres

Historia

Cáceres is the capital of Cáceres province, in the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. In 2014 its population was around 96,000. The municipio has a land area of 1750.33km², the largest geographically in Spain. The walled city has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.EducationThe University of Extremadura (founded in 1973) has a campus in Cáceres.Festivals The Festival of the Martyrs is held in January. Carnival, The Festival of the Candles and Fiesta de San Blas are held in February. The Easter Festival Semana Santa is held during the week before Easter Sunday. Processions wind through the narrow streets in the historical center. The San Jorge Festival, held on the 22–23 April, involves a dragon being burnt in a bonfire in the town square, accompanied by a fireworks display. WOMAD music festival is held at the beginning of May. Ferias de San Fernando is held at the end of May. Fleadh Cáceres is a new cultural event that occurs between October and November months. The idea comes from Fleadh Cheoil which is an Irish music event that happens every August in Ireland.