Saint Jorge Square (Owner of Cáceres), where an immense architectonic challengeable is raised. An imperial staircase which takes us along to the recess where finds the image of the Saint, it is a good moment so that you are told the legendary history of the Town of Cáceres: In 1229, San Jorge, symbol of Christianity, fought with Dragon (symbol of the culture Muslim) and it put a term by conquering the town of Cáceres. By taking place the festival of San Jorge on April 23, in which each year, the Great Place is filled from cacereños and abroad to see the stage performances and musical, each year different that they point out the legend to us, and takes place moreover the cremation of a giant dragon, while dancing at the time of his death, around fire.
This place is crowned by what was a Residence of Jesuits, concluded in 1755, which one to profit somewhat, since 12 years then they were expelled of Spain, it had several utilities, it is currently the centre of exposures Saint Jorge and seat of the movie club of Extremadura. The temple which is at its side is that of Saint Francisco Javier, known between what is cacereños like invaluable blood, also built by the Jesus Company.
On the left of the Plazuela in their weak part they open their doors with the visitor of small stores in which memories and typical products of our ground sell, and still we can see a certain craftsman while working, like the goldsmiths for example.
And in front of what are shops, other old woman remains of 10th century: The House of Becerra, with gate of a half - not completed by alfiz.
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