In this Constitution of Cadiz Tour you can discover the main points of interest of the city related to the famous Constitution of 1812. This city tour is ideal to learn a little more about the exciting history of such an ancient city like Cádiz.
In this Constitution of Cadiz Tour (“Ruta de la Constitución Gaditana”), you can discover the main points of interest of the city related to the famous Constitution of 1812.
We start this city tour at the Tourist Information Office, in Paseo de Canalejas. After a short walk, we reach the first point of interest on the route: the Diputación building, an architectural jewel.
Going on, we find one of the most commemorative squares in all of Cádiz: Plaza de España (“Spain Square”). Here we can appreciate the monument dedicated to the first Constitution of Spain: the Constitution of 1812.
After a walk through the Alameda Apodaca with the sea on our right, we arrive at the Alameda, a unique place to rest and recharge batteries.
Before turning left we find the Church of El Carmen, one of the most beautiful ones in Cádiz. After turning around, in a few minutes we will find the Plaza del Mentidero, a great place to try some tapas and where we can see the Gran Teatro Falla in the distance.
If we follow the line marked on the ground for this Constitution of Cadiz Tour, we will arrive at Plaza de San Antonio. We can find here both the Casino Gaditano and the Church of San Antonio, witness to the promulgation of the Constitution.
Now we will get to the Oratorio de San Felipe Neri, key for the history of Spain. The meetings of the Courts were held in this building. Right next to the Oratory stands the Museum of Las Cortes, which is totally a must.
The tour ends after a walk along the emblematic Ancha Street and Sagasta Street, where we arrive at the Convent of San Francisco.
In summary, this Constitution of Cadiz Tour is ideal for any audience. You can learn a little about the history of Cádiz and Spain. In addition, you can eat in various tapas bars and restaurants that you will find along the entire tour.