Cádiz, located on a peninsula on the Atlantic Ocean and the oldest city in Spain. This city is, because of its shape with sea on three sides, also called Una Taza de Plata, which means the silver bowl. Another nickname for the city is Little Havana, because of the similarities and ties between the two cities. During this audio tour you will get to know impressive sights such as the Cathedral of Cádiz, Torre Tavira, Castillo de San Sebastián, Teatro Romano de Cádiz and Parque Genovés. So enough to be amazed by this beautiful city during this walking tour. Moreover, you walk along beautiful squares and you can enjoy all the greenery around you. Are you ready to discover Cádiz?
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Cathedral of Cádiz
What Makes This Stop Special: This golden-domed cathedral took 116 years to complete and showcases the wealth generated by Cádiz's monopoly on American trade.
Your audio guide reveals how this baroque and neoclassical masterpiece began in 1722 during Cádiz's golden age when Spanish treasure fleets brought riches from the New World. You'll discover how the cathedral's massive dome dominates the skyline and houses the tomb of composer Manuel de Falla. The intricate marble work and soaring columns tell stories of Spain's imperial power at its peak.
Torre Tavira
What Makes This Stop Special: This 18th-century watchtower is Cádiz's highest point and features the city's only working camera obscura, offering unique 360-degree views.
Your walking tour uncovers how merchants built this tower to spot incoming treasure ships from the Americas. The audio guide explains how Cádiz once had over 160 such towers, making it Europe's most watched harbor. The camera obscura technology projects live images of the city below, revealing hidden courtyards and rooftops that ground-level visitors never see.
Castle San Sebastián
What Makes This Stop Special: This fortress stands on a tidal island connected by a narrow causeway, where ancient Romans worshipped Hercules and Phoenicians established their temple.
Discover Cádiz through this strategic fortification built after the 1596 English attack on the city. Your audio guide explains how this location held spiritual significance for over 2,000 years before becoming a military stronghold. The lighthouse and defensive walls showcase centuries of architectural evolution, while the surrounding waters hide archaeological treasures from multiple civilizations.
Teatro Romano
What Makes This Stop Special: This 2,000-year-old Roman theater remained hidden beneath modern buildings until 1980, representing one of Spain's most significant archaeological discoveries.
Your self guided tour reveals how this massive theater seated 10,000 spectators, making it one of the largest in the Roman Empire. The audio guide uncovers how medieval residents unknowingly built homes above the ancient stage, preserving the structure for centuries. You'll learn how ongoing excavations continue revealing artifacts that reshape our understanding of Roman Gades.
Park Genovés
What Makes This Stop Special: These romantic gardens blend exotic plants from across the Spanish Empire with stunning Atlantic Ocean views, creating Cádiz's most beloved green oasis.
Your audio guide Cádiz explains how 19th-century landscape architects designed these terraced gardens with species brought from Spanish colonies worldwide. The ancient ficus trees and palm groves provide shade where locals have gathered for generations. The seaside location offers dramatic sunset views over the Atlantic, while hidden paths reveal sculptures and fountains that tell stories of Cádiz's maritime heritage.
Castle Santa Catalina
What Makes This Stop Special: This star-shaped fortress guards Cádiz's most beautiful beach and represents cutting-edge 17th-century military engineering designed to repel naval attacks.
The audio guide reveals how this pentagonal castle employed revolutionary defensive design following the devastating 1596 English raid. You'll discover how the fortress's unique shape maximized artillery coverage while minimizing blind spots. The surrounding La Caleta beach has been Cádiz's social heart for centuries, where fishermen, merchants, and nobles all gathered along the golden sands.
