This small museum is dedicated to Extremadura's beloved Torta del Casar, a pungent, creamy cheese that's aged for 40 days and eaten most often as a spread on tostas (topped toast), but also pops up with a steak or, nowadays, in creative modern concoctions. Most of the exhibits are Spanish-only, but it's still worth exploring even if you don't speak the language.
Museo del Queso
Extremadura
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