Plaza de la Catedral, Pedestrian square in the historic center of Cádiz, Spain
Plaza de la Catedral is a pedestrian square in the historic center of Cádiz, sitting directly alongside the city's cathedral. The ground is paved with smooth cobblestones, and the edges of the square are lined with old buildings featuring wrought iron balconies and small cafes.
The square grew around the cathedral, whose construction began in the 18th century and was only completed in the 19th century. For centuries before that, the area served as a gathering point for traders and residents of the city.
The square takes its name from the cathedral that borders it, whose clock tower locals call the Torre del Reloj. Visitors can climb the tower to see the rooftops of the old city and the Atlantic stretching beyond.
The square sits inside the pedestrian zone of Cádiz's old town and is easy to reach on foot from most parts of the historic center. From here, most nearby sights, markets, and narrow streets are within a short walk.
The cathedral's dome appears golden but is actually covered in yellow ceramic tiles made in Seville, not gold. The effect is especially noticeable in low sunlight, when the dome seems to glow from a distance.
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