Cathedral from Southern Field Cadiz Spain

by Pablo Avanzini

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Cathedral from Southern Field Cadiz Spain

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Pablo Avanzini

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Cadiz is a city and port in southwestern Spain. It is the capital of the province of Cadiz, 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, was founded by the Phoenicians. Cadiz is sometimes counted as the most ancient city still standing in Western Europe and 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.

Situated 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 Viña, and Santa Maria, 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. In addition, the city is dotted with numerous parks where exotic plants flourish, including giant trees supposedly brought to Spain by Columbus from the New World.

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