Cádiz, Ancient port city on Atlantic coast, Spain.
The city stands on a narrow peninsula surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, with narrow streets connecting historical squares and monuments.
Phoenician merchants founded this settlement in 1100 BC, establishing one of the most significant trading ports in the western Mediterranean region.
The Carnival features musical competitions at Teatro Falla, where groups perform satirical songs about current events and social issues.
Regular train and bus services connect the city with Seville, while ferries operate routes to El Puerto de Santa María.
The Roman Theater, discovered in 1980, features a capacity of 20,000 spectators and measures 120 meters in diameter.
Location: Cádiz Province
Inception: 11 century BCE
Capital city: Cádiz City
Elevation above the sea: 11 m
Part of: Cádiz Notary District, Mancomunidad de Municipios Bahía de Cádiz, Bay of Cádiz
Shares border with: San Fernando
Address: Cádiz, Spain 11000 Cádiz
Website: https://institucional.cadiz.es
GPS coordinates: 36.52974,-6.29290
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:04
The historic districts display local architecture from medieval to baroque periods. The streets connect markets, cafes and old houses. The quarters preserve elements from their time of origin, from Romanesque churches to neoclassical facades.
La Constitución de 1812 Bridge
3.3 km
Cádiz Cathedral
222 m
Teatro Falla
956 m
Playa de la Caleta
1.2 km
Torre Tavira
549 m
Castle of San Sebastián
2 km
Puerta de Tierra
548 m
Castillo de Santa Catalina
1.4 km
José Leon de Carranza Bridge
5.3 km
Playa de la Victoria
4 km
Oratorio de San Felipe Neri
701 m
Museum of Cádiz
662 m
Iglesia de Santa Cruz
184 m
Parque Genovés
1.2 km
Puerto Real Shipyard
5.4 km
Pylons of Cádiz
4.1 km
Oratorio de la Santa Cueva
472 m
Balneario de Nuestra Señora de la Palma y del Real
1.1 km
Museo de las Cortes de Cádiz
688 m
Ancient Roman aqueduct of Gades
1.6 km
Cadiz Museum
659 m
Casa del Almirante
95 m
Plaza de Mina
715 m
Convento de Nuestra Señora del Rosario y Santo Domingo
271 m
Playa de Cortadura
5 km
Zona Franca
4 km
Playa Santa María del Mar
1.1 km
Antiguo Hospital de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
624 mReviews
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