Cádiz, the oldest continuously inhabited city in Spain and one of the oldest in western Europe, has been a principal home port of the Spanish Navy since the accession of the Spanish Bourbons in the 18th century. The city is a member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network. It is also the site of the University of Cádiz.
Despite its unique site—on a narrow slice of land surrounded by the sea‚ Cádiz is, in most respects, a typically Andalusian city with a wealth of attractive vistas and well-preserved historical landmarks.
Cultural crossroads, tribune for ideas, meeting point. Cadiz has always been a place where thinkers, traders and adventurers have met to share their opinions and knowledge.
Its privileged geographic position made the province a gateway to America, a cultural and commercial metropolis as well as the home of freedom. During its long history –it is over three thousand years old- it has witnessed the presence of Tartessians, Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths, Moors and Christians. A mingling of peoples and cultures that have made Cadiz a point of welcome and given its inhabitants a vocation for hospitality.
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