Casa del Obispo
An underground archaeological site beside the cathedral. Glass walkways reveal three thousand years of layered remains, from the Phoenicians through the Romans to the Middle Ages.
The Casa del Obispo stands on the east side of the cathedral and was once the bishop’s palace. Excavations beneath it have uncovered nearly 1,800 square metres of ruins. They range from 8th-century BC Phoenician ritual remains and Roman funerary structures to Islamic and medieval layers stacked one on top of another. Together they show Cádiz’s role as one of the oldest cities in Western Europe. Visitors walk along glass walkways and platforms above the ruins, with multimedia commentary. The gold Phoenician ring found here is the site’s crown jewel. Admission is about 6 euros, and a visit takes around one hour.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Cádiz Cathedral
- Church of Santa Cruz (Old Cathedral)
- Barrio del Pópulo
- Roman Theatre of Cádiz
- Avenida Campo del Sur
- Plaza de San Juan de Dios
- Plaza de las Flores (Plaza de Topete)
- Mercado Central de Abastos