Catedral de Cadiz
Catedral de Cadiz
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18th century cathedral with tomb of Manuel de Falla; museum displays gold, silver and other artifacts from the con;quest of the New World.
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  • jim m
    Holymoorside, United Kingdom1,179 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    worth it
    This is an unusual but wonderful Cathedral that deserves a bit of time and well worth the small fee to get in. The Audio guide is good and easy to use even if you don't want to follow the suggested route eg if you want to break away from a large group. Do not miss the crypt BUT be aware that the steps are steep and difficult.
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written December 15, 2023
  • shelfie
    France41 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing building but let down by awful staff
    I'm currently feeling very grumpy so am going to write my review. The cathedral itself is absolutely beautiful. Incredible artwork and the building is amazing. My grumpiness is due to the staff; A very bad tempered lady on the till who told the lady in front of me to wait outside due to her ticket but didn't actually explain why she had to go outside. There was then another member of staff chatting loudly to someone on her phone. Just a bit inappropriate for such a sacred space and I'm not even religious!
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written January 21, 2024
  • permia
    64,749 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Magnificence
    Magnificence in light hued stone best sums it up. On the Plaza a marvellous artistically detailed façade is enrapturing. It continues within. Wonderful stone work in all its manifestations pay tribute to God. Exquisite carvings in wood are delightful, particularly in the Choir. A stunning Corpus Christi monstrance in silver is testament to complete devoutness. Descending to the Crypt is to experience atmospheric entombments and portraits of notable Catholics, both lay and enrobed.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 16, 2024
  • MrsWYN-R
    North Yorkshire, United Kingdom3,399 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning - Worth the Wait
    Visited Cadiz for the first time on a Sunday. Arrived at the Cathedral as a tourist but told by security on the door to return after 2pm, local community were visiting for their Sunday service and prayers. We returned later in the afternoon and queued to be let in and it was certainly worth the wait. The Cathedral is absolutely stunning. By allowing a limited amount of people to view at one time keeps the serene atmosphere and is a nicer experience. Ensure that you go down the steep stairs to the cript underneath, it has recently been restored and the stonework is beautiful and it is worth a look.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 17, 2024
  • Zosia B
    Waterloo, Belgium1,470 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great visit
    Enjoyed our visit and felt like the entrance fee was well worth the cost. Also visited the crypts and the tower which was the best part of the visit. Go early to avoid the crowds.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written April 6, 2024
  • Charlie
    Eastbourne, United Kingdom618 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning architecture and rich history
    We thoroughly enjoyed our visit of the Cathedral, the history is so rich, the crypt is sobering and the interior is just mind blowing. We would advise taking advantage of the City Sightseeing tickets purchased from the Kiosk at the top of Plaza de San Juan de Dios where you can obtain free entry into the Cathedral when you purchase tickets to the Sightseeing. We love the original mazaiced domed towers which really bought it alive.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written May 21, 2024
  • NikJ
    Ascot, United Kingdom927 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Informative tour included, tower great, esp when bells toll
    Really enjoyed the visit to the cathedral and spent over an hour with her… Entrance gives you access to the cathedral, but also the crypt and also up the tower. We did not book in advance and it was when we arrived. Liked going up the tower and the view from the top, which then negated the need to go to the camera obscura.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 12, 2024
  • jaybeeFL
    Palm Harbor, Florida3,422 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not Enough Time
    We were on a cruise ship tour and unfortunately our guide was terrible with respect to time management. Gave us all of 10 minutes at the main plaza in the "old Town" where the cathedral is located. Only got to see the Cathedral's exterior which was attractive but less so than many of the more memorable cathedrals throughout Europe. Would have liked to see the interior but alas no time!!!
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 13, 2024
  • Seat47
    Loughborough, United Kingdom242 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Don't miss a trip up the tower
    The main selling point of the Cathedral is the tower so don't just go inside without ascending the tower. This, however, is not for the faint hearted. Unusually the tower does not have steps just what seems like a never ending spiral walk often requiring short breaks sitting on a window sill! However, the views are stunning and to include photos here would be spoiling the experience. Although we were disappointed with the bus tour a visit to the cathedral and tower were included in the price.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 21, 2024
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Andrea S
47 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
When they collect 5 or 6€ to enter they say it is a museum, but the first thing they say on the audio scrip is This is not a museum, it is a place of worship - or something close to that. The descriptive audio guide may be the most boring I have ever listened to and I am quite sure no one remembers any of it 5 minutes after leaving the, er, museum. However, the Crypt was more interesting and the walk up the bell tower with the great views of the city were nice, but worth 6€ is another question. The real museum which is in a separate building which is not easy to find, was not very interesting but I liked the library of moth-eaten choir books.
Written January 9, 2020
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Corinne M
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
Beautiful and serene. A little confusing as to entry times and line ups. All the doors were closed, but there were groups lining up at one side of the cathedral. They looked like tour groups so we didn’t bother. We decided to go to the tourist information to ask and were told the cathedral opened at noon. So we went back to that lineup, which was mostly people from cruise ships who had guides. Once we got to the front of the line, we found out it was the lineup to climb the bell tower of the cathedral not to go inside the cathedral. Charge was seven euros per person, but included entry into the cathedral at 2pm. The tourist info didn’t tell us, but their main goal was to sell guided walking tours that included entry into the cathedral, 25 euros/person. The climb up the tower is worth it for the views. Do not consider if you are in really bad physical shape or have been drinking. We saw many people turn around and others, struggling to get up with very red sweaty faces. It’s not that bad if you take your time. Mind the bells that ring every 15 minutes, it is deafening.
Written May 13, 2023
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rachelD7484BS
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
Some cool things about this cathedral: it is literally across the street from the Atlantic ocean. The crypt is humid because it is actually below sea level. From the tower you can see ocean on almost all sides, and you get great views over the city of Cadiz. To me, being in a cathedral and looking out over the ocean was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Written August 31, 2020
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AlexTheJock
Wigston, UK3,122 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Five middle-aged friends visited the cathedral as part of the hop on hop off bus tour, with entrance to the cathedral and tower included. When we arrived at the cathedral a member of the hop on hop of buses’ staff was waiting to greet us and explained everything to us. When we entered the cathedral, we noticed that there was a sign stating ‘No Photos or Videos’, so we put our cameras away, but soon spotted lots of other people totally ignoring the instructions, and that also the security guards were ignoring the fact that most of the tourists were taking photos, so needless to say we joined in. I’m really happy that we did as everything about the interior is just beautiful. However, there is one small problem – there is only one toilet for the males and one for the females, and the queues were long, so my advice would be to go in one of the many cafes around the cathedral before entering. After wandering around the innards of the cathedral for some time we went up the tower. Now it’s quite a climb up the slope (no stairs just a long slope to the top), but if you can make it up it’s totally worth it as the views are amazing.
Written January 6, 2023
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Jose L
Province of A Coruna, Spain351 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Solo
From the outside it doesn't look like anything special, but it is a beautiful cathedral with an almost quadrangular floor plan, large and with masterful architecture. It is worth stopping carefully at its unique and beautiful crypt, with an almost flat vault, but also quite large. For €7 it includes the climb to the tower, with spectacular views of the city and the climb is not very demanding, it is similar to that of the Giralda as it is a continuous ramp instead of uncomfortable stairs.
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Written May 20, 2024
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claireleigh2015
London, UK18 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Friends
A spectacular and colossal edifice with some amazing art and wonderful choir stalls and organ pipes. Unfortunately when we arrived the lady selling tickets was rude and unpleasant which made us both feel really uncomfortable. There was absolutely no reason for her attitude except perhaps that it was raining!
Written April 6, 2022
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MrsWYN-R
North Yorkshire, UK3,399 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
Visited Cadiz for the first time on a Sunday. Arrived at the Cathedral as a tourist but told by security on the door to return after 2pm, local community were visiting for their Sunday service and prayers. We returned later in the afternoon and queued to be let in and it was certainly worth the wait. The Cathedral is absolutely stunning. By allowing a limited amount of people to view at one time keeps the serene atmosphere and is a nicer experience. Ensure that you go down the steep stairs to the cript underneath, it has recently been restored and the stonework is beautiful and it is worth a look.
Written March 17, 2024
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Aroundtheglobe
Inkoo, Finland55 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Friends
The cathedral looks fantastic, and is a truly great building. BUT: The 7 euros entry fee made our 4 person group to turn around. 2 euros per person would have been fine, but 28 euros for our party was too much. So much more to see in Cadiz!
Written November 18, 2023
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dustythoughts
Manchester, CT2,168 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021
This beautiful, well-preserved cathedral might not be as big as the cathedral in Sevilla, but it's still worth a visit. There's a very reasonable entrance fee, and you can take an audio tour as well, or just wander on your own. It has a mix of architectural styles, which only adds to the beauty of the place. There are several individual chapels to explore as well - be sure to take a look at them.
Written June 8, 2022
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vitorbabrazil
Salvador, BA9,394 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
Completed in a variety of styles, Cadiz Cathedral is a must-visit for anyone in Andalusia.
Entrance costs 7 euros and includes the climb to the tower, from where you have splendid views of the city and the bay - but be physically prepared to climb the ramps...
Once inside the church itself, works of sacred art are scattered throughout the corners, with the silver sculpture of the Corpus Christi Cathedral being one of the most impressive.
The crypt is unique in the world, with its completely straight vault.
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Written August 5, 2023
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