Under the Renaissance cloister of the Palacio de la Veletas is the best preserved Hispano-Muslim cistern in Spain and one of the best in the world. This magnificent cistern is one of the remains of the Almohad military citadel that has survived, since the building that houses it was restructured in the 16th century and remodeled in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Translated by

•

JavierCR 🇪🇸

March 24, 2023

Hiking

It is housed in two historic buildings in the Old Town of Cáceres, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Casa de Las Veletas houses the Archeology and Ethnography Sections; It is a building whose current appearance has its origin in the works carried out in 1600 by its owner Don Lorenzo de Ulloa y Torres on a site that may have been occupied by the now-defunct Muslim Alcázar.

Translated by

•

JavierCR 🇪🇸

October 7, 2023

Hiking

The cistern, which continues to collect the rain that falls in the Renaissance courtyard that covers it, is one of the largest of its time, hence its spectacular nature, enhanced by the golden light that pours from the zenith towards the five naves composed of horseshoe arches.

Translated by

•

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Andalusian Cistern of the Palace of the Veletas

4.8

(18)

139

hikers

1. Cáceres Main Square – Torre de Bujaco loop from Cáceres

5.47km

01:30

90m

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

4.9

(7)

hikers

2. Church of St John the Baptist – Cáceres Main Square loop from Cáceres

7.69km

02:03

90m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

4.3

(3)

hikers

3. Torre de Bujaco – Cáceres Main Square loop from Cáceres

7.24km

02:09

220m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 690 m

Weather

Sunday 22 March

21°C

7°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Cáceres, Caceres, Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Plaza Mayor de Cáceres

Historic Center of Cáceres

Iglesia de Santiago

Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Montaña

Atrio Cáceres

Cerro Otero Viewpoint

Los Barruecos Natural Monument

Charca del Barrueco de Abajo

Casa de los Ovando-Mogollón-Perero-Paredes

Iglesia de San Juan Bautista

Plazuela del Socorro

El Mirador de Galarza

Andalusian Cistern of the Palace of the Veletas

1. Cáceres Main Square – Torre de Bujaco loop from Cáceres

2. Church of St John the Baptist – Cáceres Main Square loop from Cáceres

3. Torre de Bujaco – Cáceres Main Square loop from Cáceres

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️