Cádiz

Cádiz

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Population111,811
Cádiz ( kə-DIZ, US also KAY-diz, KA(H)D-iz, Spanish: [ˈkaðiθ]) is a city in Spain and the capital of the Province of Cádiz in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is located in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula off the Atlantic Ocean separated from neighbouring San Fernando by a narrow isthmus. Cádiz, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe, was founded by the Phoenicians as a trading post. In the 18th century, the Port in the Bay of Cádiz consolidated as the main harbour of mainland Spain, enjoying the virtual monopoly of trade with the Americas until 1778. It is also the site of the University of Cádiz. Situated on a narrow slice of land surrounded by the sea‚ Cádiz is, in most respects, a typical Andalusian city with well-preserved historical landmarks. The older part of Cádiz, within the remnants of the city walls, is commonly referred to as the Old Town (Spanish: Casco Antiguo), and represents a large area of the total size of the city. It is characterized by the antiquity of its various quarters (barrios), among them El Pópulo, La Viña, and Santa María, which present a marked contrast to the newer areas of town. While the Old City's street plan consists of narrow winding alleys connecting large plazas, newer areas of Cádiz typically have wide avenues and more modern buildings. The city is dotted with parks where exotic plants flourish, including giant trees supposedly brought to the Iberian Peninsula from the New World. This includes the historic Parque Genovés.

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Casa del Obispo

Casa del Obispo

Convento de Nuestra Señora del Rosario y Santo Domingo

Convento de Nuestra Señora del Rosario y Santo Domingo

The Convent of Nuestra Señora del Rosario y Santo Domingo (Spanish: Convento de Nuestra Señora del Rosario y Santo Domingo) …

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen

Iglesia de San Antonio

Iglesia de San Antonio

Monumento a la Constitución de 1812

Monumento a la Constitución de 1812

The Monument to the Constitution of 1812 is a monument in Cádiz, Spain that commemorates the centennial of the signing …

Palacio de los Marqueses de Recaño

Palacio de los Marqueses de Recaño

Oratorio de San Felipe Neri

Oratorio de San Felipe Neri

The Church of Oratorio de San Felipe Neri (Spanish: Iglesia del Oratorio de San Felipe Neri) is a church built …

Museo de las Cortes de Cádiz

Museo de las Cortes de Cádiz

Museo de Cádiz

Museo de Cádiz

The Museum of Cadiz is a museum located in Cádiz, Spain. It was founded in 1970 after the merger of …

Gran Teatro Falla

Gran Teatro Falla

The Gran Teatro Falla is a theater in the city of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. It is located in the Plaza …

Plaza de Asdrúbal

Plaza de Asdrúbal

Teatro Romano de Cádiz

Teatro Romano de Cádiz

The Roman Theatre of Cádiz (Theatrum Balbi) is an ancient structure in Cádiz, Andalusia, in southern Spain. The remains (only …

Iglesia de Santa Cruz

Iglesia de Santa Cruz

The Church of the Holy Cross (Spanish: Iglesia de la Santa Cruz) is a Roman Catholic church in the Spanish …

Balneario de Nuestra Señora de la Palma y del Real

Balneario de Nuestra Señora de la Palma y del Real

The Spa of Our Lady of Palma and the Royal (Spanish: Balneario de Nuestra Señora de la Palma y del …

Casa de Iberoamérica

Casa de Iberoamérica

The Cárcel Real (Spanish: Royal Prison) is a historical building in Cádiz, southern Spain, an example of Neoclassical architecture.

Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla

Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla

Nuevo Mirandilla is a football stadium in Cádiz, Spain. The stadium is the home ground of Cádiz CF. The stadium …

Alameda de Apodaca

Alameda de Apodaca

Diputación Provincial de Cádiz

Diputación Provincial de Cádiz

Edificio de Correos

Edificio de Correos

Plaza de España

Plaza de España

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