Ancient Gades: Roman Route through Cádiz

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

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