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General Tips: A busy port
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Favorite Thing: Cadiz became a bustling seaport under the Romans but then fell into decline until the 16th century when the 'New World' of America was discovered and ships sailed their trade from here. So much so that Sir Francis Drake attacked Cadiz when he wanted to control the trade to the Americas and he did hold of Napoleans army here.
The photo is of a Danish ship that was in the port for some kind of fair. It would have been busy with all these kinds of sailing ships at one time, however although this was an old ship with sails, hidden in the masts you could see their radar equipment!
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General Tips: Did you know?????
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Favorite Thing: Did you know that some of the James Bond Film 'Die another day' starring Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry was actually filmed here in Cadiz on Caleta Beach/Castillo de San Sebastian.
Also the English poet and writer Lord Byron (1788-1824) lived here for a while. He even wrote a poem about Cadiz titled 'Girls from Cadiz' in 1809.
It is also from here that Christopher Columbus saled on his second voyage to the 'New World'.
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General Tips: Pirates and Pilaging
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Favorite Thing: Sir Francis Drake also attacked the Spanish Armada here in the bay of Cadiz. For the three months following he either sunk or captured over 100 ships along the coast from Cadiz to Lisbon in Portugal.
It was also from Cadiz that Christopher Columbus sailed to the 'New World'.
Also as mentioned Napoleon fought here for the city, so it seems that a lot of well known people were in Cadiz at one time or another before me! :-)
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volopolo Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:50 UTC
Must be a great historical city! Great pictures from old buildings and castle! Also lovely picture of the Poniente Tower! | masc4s Thu Apr 6, 2006 21:52 UTC
I hadn't considered Cadiz for a visit but l'll add it to my list. Poor old Alfonso but great architecture. Trust you to vist the tobacco factory... hahaha!!! | maykal Tue Feb 21, 2006 22:22 UTC
Well you managed to pack a lot into those few hours! If only my dad had become an accountant in Cadiz rather than birmingham, I could have a house like that!! :@P | keeweechic Sat Feb 18, 2006 10:46 UTC
What an amazing city... I love the architecture, your photos are fabulous. Just as well that tobacco factory has closed:-) Excellent coverage Di, wonderful history. |
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