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Contact Address:
Plaza
Catedral, s/n 11005
Cádiz (Cadiz)
Tel. +34 956286154 / Fax +34 956257493
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Falla's final resting place.
It took 116 years to complete, so the mix of styles is evident. Construction began in the Baroque style and was completed in the Neo-classical style. There are sculptural works from the old cathedral inside.
The towers and the sacristy were built last, in the 19th century. Particular highlights include the vaults of the high altar and the choir stalls, although the latter were not originally from the cathedral. There are some very beautiful Baroque images. The church is crowned with a dome of gilded tiles which gives it an imposing appearance. The brilliant composer Manuel de Falla is buried in the crypt.
Since 2003, the Torre de Poniente tower has become a new tourist attraction in the city. The bell-tower, whose construction began in Cadiz’s golden age in the 18th century, can be reached via the ramp. The top of the tower affords outstanding views over the city below.
 | | | | Type of monument: Cathedral. | | | Origin: 17th Century. | | | Period: 18th Century. | |
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| Information for visits | |
| Timetables: Cathedral visits: Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm. Saturdays: 10am-6pm. Sundays: 1-6:30pm. Visits to the Torre de Poniente tower: 15 June to 15 September, daily: 10am-8pm. 16 September to 14 June: 10am-6pm. Closed: 1 and 6 January, and 25 December.
Entry fee:
Cathedral entrance: General admission: €5. Reduced admission: €3 (over 65s, groups, minimum 20 people, students and children). Entry to the Torre de Poniente tower: General admission: €3.50. Reduced: €3 (groups, minimum 20 people); €2.50 (over 65s and children).
Services: In-house publications Specialist shop Guided tour | | | | |
| Must see...... | | | | Main front, interior vaults, choir stalls, and the tomb of Manuel de Falla.
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| Surrounding area... | | | | Church of the Holy Cross, Church of San Felipe Neri and Town Hall.
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