The Plaza de San Antonio in Cádiz

Plaza San Antonio in Cádiz

The Plaza de San Antonio in Cádiz is a vast quadrangular expanse that serves as a bustling focal point in the heart of the city. Its origins trace back to the Campo de Jara, named after a nearby water well that quenched the city’s thirst for many years.

It was renamed in the 1600s to honor the church and hermitage dedicated to San Antonio and this square has witnessed many centuries of Cádiz’s vibrant history.

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