With the Medieval Enclosure and Puerta Tierra Tour, you will get to know the history of a city as ancient as Cádiz. Stroll peacefully along the Plaza de San Juan de Dios, let yourself be surprised by the grandeur of the Cathedral of Cádiz or know the details of the Roman Theatre.
The Medieval Enclosure and Puerta Tierra Tour (“Ruta del Recinto Medieval y Puerta Tierra”) is the shortest of the 4 marked tours in the city, ideal for everybody!
Start at the Tourist Information point. After walking through a narrow street we reach Plaza San Juan de Dios. Here we find the statue of Moret and the beautiful City Hall.
After going under the Arco del Pópulo and walking through typical Cadiz streets we reach the Arco de la Rosa. This gives way to the Plaza de la Catedral (“Cathedral Square”), where you can enjoy this unique cathedral in the region.
Turning left after the mentioned Cádiz Cathedral, we find the Roman Theatre, one of the biggest of that time. We assure you that this Medieval Enclosure Tour has many jewels to see!
After seeing the Theatre, we return on our steps and, once back in Plaza de la Catedral, we follow the green line that will take us to the Casa del Almirante. After a short walk we arrive at the Santa María neighbourhood, where the road forks. On one hand, we can discover La Merced Municipal Centre of Flamenco Art. On the other hand, we find the Church of Santa María and the Casa de Iberoamérica.
After a brief walk along Campo del Sur, we arrived at Puerta Tierra, an ancient fortification of Cadiz that defined the end of the city. Currently, you can visit it and discover a little more about the history of Cádiz.
In short, the Medieval Enclosure and Puerta Tierra Tour is ideal for everyone. You can learn a little more about Cádiz and also try some local food or tapas in the best tapas bars or restaurants in the city.