April 27, 2026
Cadiz is located on a small peninsula on the southwest coast of Spain. It has a rich history of being ruled (conquered) going back to the Phoenecians, Greeks, Romans, Moors and ultimately the native Spanish. Our guide on the walking tour claimed it was the oldest city in Europe (doubtful), home of the Flamenco (possibly) and founded by Hercules (crazy, but he is featured on the coat of arms and throughout the city).
We were joined by two other cruise ships in Cadiz which was unfortunate given the influx of tourists to the narrrow streets and limited sites on every tour itinerary. One ship in particular aced the Viking Sky out of the primo parking space nearest the cruise terminal, necessitating a crowded shuttle system for our ship.
Once through the terminal, our guide started us on a walking tour of the city. We visited a series of plazas that featured historic monuments, churches, and municipal buildings. One monument celebrated the signing of the Spanish Constitution in 1812 while the city was under siege by Napoleon. The Cadiz Cathedral (or Cathedral Nueva) was constructed from 1722-1836. Over that period, it incorporated both Baroque and Neo-classical styles. Since I made liberal use of my camera app and my writing skills are on the decline, I’m going to stop here and post photos.
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