Cadiz is one of the most visited cities on the surface of Spain. The city offers a great variety of places of interest that are worth visiting. Here is a list with some of the best attractions in Cadiz that you shouldn’t miss out while visiting that place in Spain:
1. The Cathedral
Construction of one of City’s major landmark, the Cathedral de Cadiz began in the 1700’s. But half a millennium earlier, an older cathedral sat on the same spot in 1260. This ancient place of worship was destroyed in a fire over 300 years later during the 16th century. For almost 2 centuries, through the Age of Exploration and the Anglo-Spanish War, Cadiz residents were left with only burnt-down remains of an old church. The new construction that begun in 1776 proved promising for the Cadiz people. Although it took another 116 years to complete, the result was a remarkable cathedral with a combination of Baroque style in its interiors, Rococo in its ornamentation and Neoclassical on the main façade, the domes and the towers. This combination of styles in architecture was due largely to the series of architects that supervised the Cathedral during the long period of construction. Catedral de Cadiz also has a museum on site which holds many gold and silver treasures and other precious stone ornaments. In the Cathedral crypt lies the tomb of famed Cadiz-born Spanish composer Manuel Falla, considered to be the greatest Spanish composer of the 20th century.
2. Gran Teatro Falla
Just like the Cadiz Cathedral, the site of the Gran Teatro Falla was also the original site of an earlier building of the same function. Between 1871 to 1881, a similar Grand Theater stood until it was burnt down by a fire. The existing building of the Gran Teatro, with its façade of red brick and accompanying Moorish Mudejar style arches, was constructed for a period of over 20 years and completed in 1905. Inside, the theater resembles the form of a horseshoe with its different levels such as orchestra, mezzanine and the upper boxes called ‘paraiso’. Renovations in 1920 made way for the new name Gran Teatro Falla in honor of Cadiz-born composer Manuel de Falla.
3. Torre Tavira
Many watchtowers were in operation in Cadiz during the 18th century. With heavily traded goods being sent and received through ships that left or arrived in the Cadiz city ports, watchtowers were installed by wealthy Cadiz merchants to monitor the entrance and exit of ships thru the Cadiz Bay. From the 160 watchtowers that used to exist in Cadiz, only a few are left today. The tallest among them is the Torre Tariva, towering 34.55 meters above ground and 41.23 meters above sea level with an ocular radius of some 100 meters. Torre Tariva was named in honor of its first lookout Antonio Tariva. The tower is now the headquarters of the Municipal Conservatory of Music for Cadiz. But it is also a tourist attraction with its darkroom containing the ‘Camara Obscura’ which is made of a pipe, magnifying lens and a concave drum. It allows panoramic views of the city that are reflected on the darkroom walls for the visitors’ enjoyment.
4. Las Puertas de Tierra
Las Puertas de Tierra, translated as ‘the Doors of Land,’ was literally the only entrance by land to the old city. Constructed in the 16th century, Las Puertas de Tierra formerly consisted of several stone layers, but renovations eventually had to be done to make way for traffic of the modern city. Inside the old city, it is highly recommended for tourists to take a leisurely stroll starting at the Plaza San Juan de Dios. Around the area there are sidewalk cafés that a can be a great point for enjoying the view as well as to people-watch.
The mentioned places of interest are only a part of the great variety of attractions in Cadiz. If you are still hesitating where the best place for your next holiday is, Cadiz is the answer! There are also lots of beautiful hotels in Cadiz. You can choose from cheap or luxurious hotels in Cadiz. They all offer excellent quality of the service that will meet your expectations!
Няма коментари:
Публикуване на коментар