Cádiz Cathedral
Vicente Acero; Torcuato Cayón; Torcuato Benjumeda; Juan Daura · Cádiz, Spain · 1838
Cádiz Cathedral was constructed over more than a century, from the eighteenth century until 1838. Vicente Acero's initial design was continued and modified by later architects, including Torcuato Cayón and Torcuato Benjumeda, producing a combination of Baroque and later classical elements. Its large dome and twin towers give the building a strong presence from both the city and the waterfront. Inside, pale stone, substantial piers and extended sightlines establish the scale of the church. Reading the cathedral from the surrounding streets helps explain how its monumental volume fits into Cádiz's dense coastal fabric. Visiting: Cultural admission and tower access are ticketed. Services have separate access.