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Castillo de Santa Catalina - Cadiz
Castillo de Santa Catalina
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Walls & fortifications: Puertas de Tierra - Tierra Gates
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  • bugalugs
  • Updated By bugalugs on February 21, 2006
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  • Tierra Gates - Cadiz
    Tierra Gates
    by bugalugs
    On entering the City and not having a clue where we were going as we drove down this causeway that seemed to go on forever. All of a sudden we were there and driving through the city walls/gates. I think these walls were built in thr 17th century and now the traffic flows through them. Originally though the arches that you drive through were not there, these were made solely for modern day traffic. They were built to separate the old and new parts of Cadiz.

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  • Address: Plaza de Constitucion
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    Walls & fortifications: Arco de la Rosa
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  • Updated By bugalugs on February 21, 2006
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  • Arco de la rosa - Cadiz
    Arco de la rosa
    by bugalugs
    This gateway is known at the Arco de la Rosa and it was built in the 13th century. It is part of the ancient walls that protected the city and was commissioned by Alfonso X the Wise. This gateway along with the Los Blancos gateway are all that is left of what was Alfonso's castle.

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  • Directions: Facing the Cathedral the Arc is behind you to your left
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    Walls & fortifications: Fortifications
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  • Updated By Beach_dog on January 6, 2004
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  • Castillo de Santa Catalina - Cadiz
    Castillo de Santa Catalina
    by Beach_dog
    Around the city seawalls there are numerous Bastions or fortesses, built for the citys military defence. The photo shows the Castillo de Santa Catalina. It is presently in the process of being renovated but is still open to the public. They old buildings have been strengthened and new footpaths and courtyards have been put in. It also holds a very interesting museum, showing artifacts and scenes from Cadizs long and varied history. Entrance is free and I highly recomment you to visit.

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    Walls & fortifications: City Seawalls
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  • Updated By Beach_dog on January 6, 2004
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  • Garita at Paseo de Santa Barbara. - Cadiz
    Garita at Paseo de Santa
    Barbara.
    by Beach_dog
    The old parts of the city of Cadiz are mostly surrounded by walls, they are on quite a large scale and served the purpose of both the citys military defence and protection from the sea.

    Its worth walking around parts of it, in many areas you will see these small Garitas, places were sentries would have stood with protection from the elements.

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  • Directions: Some of the best sections to walk are along the seafront at Paseo de Santa Barbara, at the north west side of the city.
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    Walls & fortifications: old fortifications and walls
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  • Updated By willy_wonka on April 10, 2007
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  • fort walls - Cadiz
    fort walls
    by willy_wonka, 2 more photos
    cadiz, possibly being one of the oldest european cities, has for centuries been a stronghold for the numerous occupiers of the town. due to this, its fortifcations and walls are amazing, and well worth a look. a 4.5km coastal walk takes in many of the structures, and will give you a great chance to see the huge thick inpenetrable walls.

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  • Directions: anywhere along the coast
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    Walls & fortifications: Baluartes
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  • Updated By blint on January 27, 2008
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  • Walls & fortifications - Cadiz
    by blint
    These little lookouts are dotted around the fortifications in Cadiz. They are one of the most famous and distinctive features of Cadiz.

    Starting in the West of the old town in San Carlos you can see the first example which was used to protect the entrance of the port. It was built in 1784.

    The Baluarte of the Candelaria was also built to protect the port and can be found in front of Iglesia del Carmen (Church). It was built in 1672.

    The Baluarte of the Soledad o de La Bomba was also built in 1672 which can be found in Parque Genovés between that of Candelaria and Bonete.

    Bonete can be found where Hotel Atlantico now is and was built in 1572.

    The Baluartes of San Pedro and San Paulo now belong to the walls of the Caleta beach. They played a vital role in Fighting off the Duke of Essex when the English fleet attacked Cadiz in 1556.

    Moving to the North of the old town, three Baluartes can be found which date back to 1672. The Baluarte Orejón is located in the gateway of Playa Caleta, Mártires to the south of the beach between Duque de Nájera and El Campo del Sur. Last but not least you can find Capuchinos situated by the Convent of Capuchinos.

    Beside the Puerta Tierra gateway you can find the Baluartes of San Roque and Santa Elena, both were built in 1594.

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    Walls & fortifications: Castillo de Santa Catalina
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  • Updated By annase on December 16, 2007
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  • Walls & fortifications - Cadiz
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    Santa Catalina fortress was built on a rocky outcrop that reaches out to sea. La Caleta beach is on one side, protecting it to the northwest. Built in the 17th century, it has an Italian-style star-shaped floor-plan, with two defined frontages. It was initially intended to defend the northern side of La Caleta beach and served later as a military prison. Nowadays, it is used for cultural events and features regular exhibitions as well as concerts. The interior consists of several small pavilions and quarters

    Tours are organised free of charge daily from 10.30am to 6pm.

    Further information: Tourist Office, 956 203 191.

    Free admission

  • Address: Ave. Duque de Nájera
  • Phone: 9562 26333
  • Directions: La Caleta beach
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    Walls & fortifications: Cadiz Walls
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  • Updated By Carmela71 on January 13, 2004
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  • Fortified Cadiz - Cadiz
    Fortified Cadiz
    by Carmela71
    Cadiz Walls, where the old town began.

    You can see some fortified areas, and their entrances where the old part began, the new part has been called Puerta Tierra.

    This is the part around the old town, that protect the city from the pirates....


    Una vez pasamos la muralla dejamos atr?s Puerta Tierra. la parte antigua de C?diz cuyas murallas defensivas la defend?an de los piratas principalmente.

    Lets enjoy the way in direction to the Plaza de España, follow the walk until the wall make you turn right and you will be there.

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    Walls & fortifications: Saint Sebastian Castle
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  • By asgard on August 18, 2007
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  • Saint sebastian castle - Cadiz
    Saint sebastian castle
    by asgard
    Castle placed in the north end of the city.
    The visit is with previous invitation in cualqueira of the offices of tourism that exists in the city
    The invitations of end very soon for what is suitable to be moonday in the first hour to gather them.

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    Walls & fortifications: Beautiful fort
    sbenedec
  • By sbenedec on October 18, 2006
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  • Front of fort - Cadiz
    Front of fort
    by sbenedec, 2 more photos
    We visited the fort and they have done an amazing job of retoring, and cleaning. It was nearly empty when we were there, early in the morning. The views of the sea were breathtaking.

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  • Directions: Easy to walk to at the edge of the promentory. No entrance fee! Pictures are allowed so that was a great plus as well.
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