Plasencia

Another of those towns you may not expect much from; doesn't rate highly in any of the tour guides. But then you should never expect little based on someone else's opinion, particularly in Spain. Apart from the delightful Parador in a 15th century convent there are the inevitable old cathedral (13th century), new cathedral (15th century), Roman aqueduct, 12th century city walls, Renaissance town hall, beautiful Plaza Mayor... Slightly weird exhibits in the church of the Convent of San Vicente Ferrer containing the rather kitsch floats for the Easter parades, penitent robes reminiscent of KKK garb...and an interesting church of course.