Centro de Interpretación de la Cueva de Maltravieso (Cáceres)
Equipment / structural
Av. de Cervantes, Cáceres, España
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Cultural-natural heritage
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Leisure and recreation
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Artistic and cultural education
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Bio / presentation
Maltravieso Cave, located in Cáceres (Spain), is one of the oldest rock art sites in Europe. Discovered in 1951, it features schematic paintings, symbols, and especially negative handprints—one of which has been dated to over 66,000 years, possibly created by Neanderthals. Due to its delicate condition, the cave is not open to the public, but its Interpretation Centre offers a comprehensive experience through replicas, multimedia displays, educational materials, and interactive panels. Managed by the Government of Extremadura, the centre explores the archaeological context, the symbolism of the hand stencils, and the lives of the region’s earliest inhabitants. It is a vital site for understanding the origins of prehistoric art in Europe.