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Monumento a la Constitucion de 1812

171 Reviews

#21 of 81 things to do in Cadiz

Sights & Landmarks, Monuments & Statues

Plaza Espana S/N, 11004 Cadiz, Spain

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“Impressive monument in a small park”

This large and ornate monument commemorates the signing of the Spanish constitution in Cadiz in... read more

Reviewed February 4, 2019

mabinho

Seville, Spain

“¡Viva la Pepa!”

One for students of political history and the history of democracy in particular. The plaza... read more

Reviewed December 13, 2018

Westmerian54

Cartmel, United Kingdom

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4.0 171 reviews

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Very good46%
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“impressive monument”(11 reviews)

“spanish history”(4 reviews)

“nice park”(4 reviews)

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mabinho

Seville, Spain

1186205

Reviewed February 4, 2019

Impressive monument in a small park

This large and ornate monument commemorates the signing of the Spanish constitution in Cadiz in 1812. It is worth sitting down on one of the beaches facing it to take it all in. The park is pretty too, with some of the ancient sprawling trees...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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Westmerian54

Cartmel, United Kingdom

Reviewed December 13, 2018

¡Viva la Pepa!

One for students of political history and the history of democracy in particular. The plaza celebrates the 1812 constitution which was I think the first democratic constitution in Europe. Unfortunately it didn't last and on the restoration of the monarchy another form of tyranny was...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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Lakecomo16

Ottawa, Canada

26568

Reviewed November 26, 2018

Impressive monument not to miss!!

In the Plaza de Espana , you find a peaceful park with fountains , birds and benches when you can reflect on this great city. The park surrounds the great monument from 1812, which explains how it provided the rights to the people of Spain...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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Nicholas H

Leeds, United Kingdom

184

Reviewed November 1, 2018

Pristine white monument

A beautiful setting where you can learn about the history of Spain and Cadiz. Very well maintained area surrounded by plants.

Date of experience: October 2018

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paharlen

Jesup, Georgia

30577

Reviewed October 17, 2018

Beautiful park with shade

Impressive monument in a beautiful little park with lots of shade. Since it was very hot the day we visited, the trees were much appreciated!

Date of experience: September 2018

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Paula S

Toronto, Canada

11556

Reviewed October 15, 2018

An Impressive Monument in Beautiful Park

This monument is located in the Plaza de España which is a beautiful peaceful park with lots of places to sit and enjoy the birds including a bunch of noisy parrots. The monument, itself is dedicated to the centennial anniversary of Spain's constitution in 1812...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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Peter L

5326

Reviewed October 1, 2018

Very impressive

Walked from the centre of town to this impressive monument and well worth it as this depicts the Spanish Constitution of 1812

Date of experience: September 2018

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JohnH3759

Harrogate, United Kingdom

361109

Reviewed October 1, 2018

Very good

This is a very interesting area of th city with a stunning monument in the middle. Just sit in one of the many chairs and soak it all in.

Date of experience: September 2018

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Bev D

wirral

9657

Reviewed July 1, 2018

Impressive monument in a quiet leafy square

I enjoyed this monument. Large and impressive it is situated in a quiet leafy square which is great for a rest on a hot day.

Date of experience: June 2018

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bigtyke

greeley, CO

603182

Reviewed June 30, 2018

Monument near cruise ship port

We saw this monument soon after exiting the cruise ship port. It's pk, but nothing special although I'm sure it means more to the Spanish. I liked the padlock statue near it