Barrio del Pópulo
El Pópulo
Cádiz's oldest neighbourhood, where narrow lanes inside three 13th-century city gates hide a Roman theatre, an old church and small bars.
The Populo district is the core of medieval Cádiz within its walls, and it still preserves three gates: the Pópulo Gate, the Rose Gate and the Blancos Gate. Enter through the Pópulo Gate from Plaza San Juan de Dios, where the city hall stands. Narrow, winding lanes gather the Roman theatre, the old Church of Santa Cruz, the ruins of the Bishop's House and many art shops and tapas bars, which come alive in the evening. The district also has several Baroque mansions, including the Admiral's House. You can explore the whole area on foot in half an hour, and it pairs well with a visit to the cathedral.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Roman Theatre of Cádiz
- Church of Santa Cruz (Old Cathedral)
- Casa del Obispo
- Cádiz Cathedral
- Plaza de San Juan de Dios
- Avenida Campo del Sur
- Plaza de las Flores (Plaza de Topete)
- Mercado Central de Abastos