Oratorio de la Santa Cueva
A subterranean grotto chapel and an upper neoclassical chapel, with three Goya murals on Eucharistic themes; Haydn composed a celebrated work for it.
The Holy Cave Oratory dates from the late 18th century. Its lower level is a dim, solemn grotto chapel housing a crucifix of Jesus. The upper level is a gilded neoclassical oval chapel, with three half-moon paintings by Goya beneath the dome, including The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes. These are rare religious works by Goya in Andalusia. Haydn was commissioned by this chapel to compose The Seven Last Words of Christ, which is still performed during Holy Week. It is on Calle del Rosario in the Old Town, and admission is about 5 euros, including an audio guide.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat approx. 10:00–14:00, 16:30–20:00; Sun morning
Nearby sights
- Museum of Cádiz
- Gadir Archaeological Site
- Plaza de las Flores (Plaza de Topete)
- Alameda Apodaca
- Torre Tavira
- Mercado Central de Abastos
- Oratory of San Felipe Neri
- Museo de las Cortes de Cádiz