Torre Tavira
In the 18th century, when Cádiz handled three-quarters of Spain’s commerce with the Americas, the city was dotted with 126 watchtowers to monitor the comings and goings of ships in the harbor. The tallest still standing is Torre Tavira, a square Baroque tower erected at the highest point of the old town. It was chosen as the official watchtower for the port of Cádiz in 1778, manned by one Lieutenant Tavira. Exhibitions on two levels tell tales of the city’s trading heyday, but the undoubted highlight is the rooftop view of the city, its harbor, and the sea beyond. When you reach the top, there’s a camera obscura that casts real-time 360-degree images of the city onto a concave screen.
In the 18th century, when Cádiz handled three-quarters of Spain’s commerce with the Americas, the city was dotted with 126 watchtowers to monitor the comings and goings of ships in the harbor. The tallest still standing is Torre Tavira, a square Baroque tower erected at the highest point of the old town. It was chosen as the official watchtower for the port of Cádiz in 1778, manned by one Lieutenant Tavira. Exhibitions on two levels tell tales of the city’s trading heyday, but the undoubted highlight is the rooftop view of the city, its harbor, and the sea beyond. When you reach the top, there’s a camera obscura that casts real-time 360-degree images of the city onto a concave screen.
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