Cáparra
The Roman city of Cáparra is located in the north of Extremadura in the valley of the River Alagón. In Roman times it was in the province of Lusitania within the Conventus Iuridicus Emeritensis, whose capital was Colonia Augusta Emerita.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
- Type: Protected area
- Description: ancient city in Cáceres Province, Extremadura, Spain
- Also known as: “Capara”, “Caparra”, “Capera”, and “Ciudad Romana de Cáparra”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Roman arch at Capera.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Guijo de Granadilla and Oliva de Plasencia.
Guijo de Granadilla
Village
Photo: El Pantera, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Guijo de Granadilla is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. It is located at 32 kilometers from Plasencia. Guijo de Granadilla is situated 6 km northwest of Cáparra.
Oliva de Plasencia
Village
Oliva de Plasencia is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. According to the 2005 census, the municipality has a population of 252 inhabitants. Oliva de Plasencia is situated 6 km south of Cáparra.
Cáparra
- Categories: ancient city, archaeological site, and historic site
- Location: Extremadura, Central Spain, Spain, Iberia, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
40.1664° or 40° 9′ 59″ northLongitude
-6.1015° or 6° 6′ 5″ westOpen location code
8CGM5V8X+HCOpenStreetMap ID
way 218227284OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteWikidata ID
Q2580972
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Cáparra from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Dutch to Ukrainian—“Cáparra” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Cáparra”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Mata Vacas and Casablanca.
Extremadura: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Mérida, Badajoz, Caceres, and Plasencia.
Explore These Curated Destinations
Discover places selected for their distinct character and enduring appeal.
About Mapcarta. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors and available under the Open Database License". Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Description text is based on the Wikipedia page “Cáparra”. Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.