The city of Cadiz is famous as the oldest city of Europe. Cadiz can best describe like a tongue that widens out into the Cadiz bay which forms fortified peninsula adjoining to firm land. During the Phoenician rule, Cadiz was called Gadir. Cadiz city when being compared to the other cities in Spain was never rebuilt and its appearance remains old, picturesque but very kempt. Compared to the Andalusian cities, Cadiz stands out for its Moorish architecture, narrow paved stone streets as well as the approachable people of the south.

Incredible sights to see in Cadiz include:

* The Museo de Cadiz—famous museum which is devoted to the archeological artifacts and Spanish fine art. This museum is segregated into three different sections which are being split into two buildings. One of the buildings is known used as a Franciscan convent. The two sections are displayed with archeological items and fine arts while the other is devoted to ethnography. The archeological displays housed in here are the Phoenician sarcophagi since the 5th century BCE and the Phoenician jewelry. Within the fine arts gallery are found the masterpieces of Murillo, Alonso Cano, the celebrated Quartet of Evangelists and other pride of Zurbaran.

* Cadiz Cathedral—talking about Cadiz’s panoramic sceneries, the city’s cathedral is considered famous landmark. It was in the year of 116 where this magnificent cathedral of Cadiz is built which begins in the late 18th century. The cathedral in fact had a baroque façade, however because of its drawn-out construction, eventually it was refurbished into a neoclassical design. The design that it has nowadays is composed of golden brick. There are various popular Spanish personalities buried in the crypt, even the well-known composer Manuel de Falla.

The popular Events and Festivals in Cadiz:

* Carnival—the most famous festival in Cadiz is their yearly Carnival. Cadiz is composed of the Carnival tradition since the 1500s when the city determined to outdo Venice’s storied celebrations. Traditionally, the carnival in Cadiz took place the week before Lent which basically begins during Ash Wednesday. The city feature parades which mostly took place on Sundays which is before and after Ash Wednesday.

* Cadiz Nightlife—with regards to the city’s nightlife, Cadiz features impressive and vibrant nightlife. Cadiz is known as the center for nightlife activity which modified from the new town along the beachfront in summer towards the sheltered old town in the winter.