Places of interest for tourists in Spain – Cadiz

Cadiz is located on the southwestern corner of Spain along the Atlantic coast and at the farther end of the peninsula. This ancient city is believed to have been founded as a Phoenician settlement in 1100 BC. The city is known for its natural beauty.

Historians say that Christopher Columbus used Cadiz as his base for all his expeditions. Cadiz changed hands from Visigoths to Muslim rulers to the Romans and finally became a province of Spain in the 18th Century. It is now a very important port for the Spanish Navy. A naval base has been set up by Americans in this port. That is an indication of the strategic location of this city.

Cadiz, with its surpassingly beautiful views of the sea and its most pleasant weather, has many places of interest that attract several tourists every year.

Places to visit for tourists:

This fishing city has many places of interest for visitors. Some of the most interesting tourist spots are mentioned here:

Cathedral:

The most imposing building in the city is an 18th century cathedral with a unique golden dome. The Cathedral is in neoclassical style. History says that it was originally built in 1260 but was destroyed by a fire in 1596, with reconstruction started in 1776. Although it was built in baroque style, it has many elements in Rococo style too.

Gran Teatro Falla:

The cultural activities of the city are held in this building. This red colored brick building was actually constructed in 1871 but in 1881 was destroyed by a fire. The reconstruction of the building was over the remains of the original structure. Before long, the Gran Teatro became one of the most renowned cultural centers. Throughout the year cultural activities are held in the neighboring hall which is called Plaza de Falla, located near the main hall of the Gran Teatro.

Town Hall:

The building where the Town Hall is located is called the ‘Ayuntamiento’. This most beautiful building is right across the beach. It is a magnificent sight at night because of the attractive illumination. The Charter House is the most interesting part of the Town Hall.

Tavira Tower:

This was actually a palace built by the Recano civilization. The building is named after the first watchman, Antonio Tavira. Many tourists go up to the top of the tower to enjoy the beautiful scenery. History says that in the 1800’s, Cadiz City had about 160 towers and it was the most preferred destination of many of the merchant ships. The tower boasts of a ‘camera obscura’; this is a darkened room in which lenses and mirrors are used to project images of the city on a screen.

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