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Spain - Cádiz Cathedral

03 Jul 2015 97 58 3181
Cádiz Cathedral is the most famous landmarks of the city. The church is built on the site of an older cathedral - completed in 1260 - which burned down in 1596. The new cathedral was built between 1722 and 1838. Construction began in the baroque style and was completed in the neoclassical style. The cathedral is topped by a 52 m. high ‘golden’ dome, which adds a Moorish feel to the building. The western bell tower (Torre de Poniente) has become a tourist attraction. The tower, whose construction began in Cadiz’s golden age in the 18th century, can be reached via the ramp. The top of the tower affords outstanding views over the city and a closer look at the dome.