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Cadiz, city of many a fence - HFF

The old city of Cadiz is literally a city on an island, attached by a sand spit and road to the Isla de León and the mainland. There are two other roads from the sprawl of modern Cadiz on other islands with bridges across the bay. I crossed on the passenger ferry from Puerto Real.

Tavira Tower in central Cadiz, built in the 1700s as an observation tower, these days houses a camera obscura. From the top of the tower there are 360 degree views of the city and surrounding waters. The viewing room for the camera is a floor below the roof, with exhibitions on lower floors.

From left;
PiP 1 - Cadiz cathedral
PiP 2 - The new bridge
PiP 3 - The lighthouse and entrance to the ferry terminal
PiP 4 - Camera obscura housing
PiP 5 - Close up of the lens (and dirt!)

HFF everyone, stay well and enjoy the weekend.
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21 comments

Roger (Grisly) said:

It didn't look like Langport Maggs ;-) A beautiful city nicely captured in a superb series of images.
HFF and a lovely weekend.
20 months ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Wonderful series.
Happy Peaceful FF
20 months ago ( translate )

Gudrun said:

A fascinating series- lovely buildings and I especially like the harbour cranes:-) HFF!
20 months ago

Frode said:

Great series. HFF and a nice weekend.
20 months ago ( translate )

Trudy Tuinstra said:

HFF
20 months ago

Ulrich John said:

A fantastic view ! HFF and a very nice weekend for you !
20 months ago

William Sutherland said:

Awesome series! HFF! Stay well!

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20 months ago ( translate )

David G Johnson said:

Marvellous - Maggs - brilliant photo's and good information too thanks...
Keep good'... a ''HFF'' and best wishes too - from Dj.
20 months ago

Annemarie said:

Beautiful image
HFF and serene weekend:)
20 months ago ( translate )

Percy Schramm said:

A wonderful serie of Cadiz. HFF, wish you a sunny weekend, Maggs ! And thank you for the interesting informations !
20 months ago

Xata said:

It is a nice city, not so far away for me.... fine series, Maggs, HFF
20 months ago

Ecobird said:

A fascinating series of images Maggs, - Cadiz looks like an interesting city. The ridge roof tiles caught my eye in the main image, along with that view of course. Great PiPs - the new bridge looks beautiful. How long did you stay Maggs? There seems to be too much to see for a short stay!

HFF and have a good weekend
20 months ago

MaggsMep replied to Ecobird:

I’ve been twice but I don’t spend a lot of time in cities, with the exceptions of Seville and Barcelona.
20 months ago

Doug Shepherd said:

A fine collection from this beautiful looking city, love the variety of architecture.

HFF and enjoy your weekend
20 months ago

J. Gafarot said:

I love all that light !!!
Thank you for the interesting "insert" coding.
Happy and sweet weekend Maggs
20 months ago