Cadiz Panorama Spain Canvas Print

Cadiz is a city and port in southwestern Spain. It is the capital of Cadiz province, one of eight which make up the autonomous community of Andalusia.

Cadiz, the oldest continuously-inhabited city in Spain and one of the oldest in western Europe, has been a principal home port of the Spanish Navy since the accession of the Spanish Bourbons in the 18th century. The city is a member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network. It is also the site of the University of Cadiz.

Despite its unique site is on a narrow slice of land surrounded by the sea Cadiz is, in most respects, a typically Andalusian city with a wealth of attractive vistas and well-preserved historical landmarks. The older part of Cadiz within the remnants of the city walls is commonly referred to as the Old Town (Spanish: Casco Antiguo). It is characterized by the antiquity of its various quarters (barrios), among them El Populo, La Vina, and Santa Maria, which present a marked contrast to the newer areas...

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