Ancient Gades: Roman Route through Cádiz Ancient Gades: Roman Route through Cádiz

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País: Spain

Duração: 02:00 horas


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An exciting journey through Roman Cádiz, known as Gades, one of the great enclaves of the western Empire. Discover a rich, cosmopolitan city deeply integrated into the Roman world
San Juan de Dios Square
Old Roman harbor front. This is where Gades' role as a strategic port and commercial engine is introduced, a departure point for salted fish, garum, and agricultural products to the entire Mediterranean. It's the perfect place to contextualize the city's historical evolution from its Phoenician origins to its maximum Roman splendor.

Plocia Street
A road that preserves the imprint of Roman urbanism adapted to an island space. It explains the street layout, the presence of houses (domus), and the daily life of Romanized Cadiz families.

Santo Domingo Street
This area was all about port and craft activities. Here, you'll learn about the trades linked to the sea, the movement of goods, and the intense economic activity that characterized the city.

Balbus the Younger Monument
This monument pays tribute to Balbus the Younger, the most influential character in Roman Gades. It tells the story of his extraordinary political career in Rome and his role as a great benefactor of his hometown, driving ambitious urban projects that transformed Gades into a monumental city.

Campo del Sur
One of the most evocative spots on the route. Facing the ocean, it explains the intimate relationship between the city and the sea, the ancient walls, the extramural burial areas, and the arrival of ships loaded with products from all over the Empire.

San Juan de Dios Street
It's the connection between the port and public buildings. It lets you imagine the urban bustle, the movement of merchants, citizens, and shows in a lively and dynamic city.

The Roman Theater
The Roman Theater of Cádiz, one of the largest in Hispania. It explains its architecture, its social and political function, and the role of the theater as an instrument of prestige and propaganda. It's the highlight of the tour.

Cathedral Square
Centuries of history are concentrated under this space. It addresses the overlapping of Roman structures, hydraulic systems, and the continuity of public and religious use of the site.

Flower Square
A traditional market space. Here, you'll learn about the Roman commercial heritage and the importance of food supply in the city.

Monument to Columella
A tribute to Columella, one of the great agronomists of antiquity. It highlights Gades' importance in agricultural production, oil, and wine, and its intellectual influence in the Empire

Roman Salt Factory. One of the most representative spaces of the Cadiz economy. It details the process of making salted fish and garum, its export, and its fame in Rome.

San Antonio Square
Last alternative stop where the explanation about Roman urbanism and its legacy in the historic city is reinforced

Destaques

  • Discover Gades from the times of the republic to the empire
  • Meet an important figure from the Balbo family who influenced the empire
  • We'll reveal information about the Roman writer, botanist, and patrician Columella
  • You'll explore major infrastructures like the Roman theater and the port of Gades
  • We'll visit a Roman salt factory and a plaza that was a necropolis

Idiomas de guia

INFORMAÇÕES IMPORTANTES
• Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water
• A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
• Kids must be accompanied by at least 2 adults
• Sometimes the visit could be done in 2 languages
• The tour goes ahead even in bad weather
• Please be on time at the departure point. If you don't get to the meeting point on time, you risk losing the right to join the tour
At the foot of the monument
INCLUÍDO
  • Guided tour
  • Guide service
NÃO INCLUÍDO
  • Hotel pick-up
  • Transportation
  • Food and drinks

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Cancelamentos

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