Puerta de Tierra
The only land gate into the old city, dating from the 18th century. White walls and towers separate the Old Town from the new, and you can climb the walls for sea views on both sides.
Puerta de Tierra is the defensive gate between Cádiz's old town and the new town on the peninsula. The gatehouse and the walls on either side date from the 18th century, and the light on the central tower marks the entrance to the Old Town. Some walls and the tower (Torreón) are open to visitors. From the top of the walls you can see both the Atlantic and the Bay of Cádiz, as well as the new town beyond the walls. The Plaza de la Constitución in front of the gate is a bus hub, and most buses into the city pass through it.
Opening hours
exterior all day; tower approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Roman Theatre of Cádiz
- Plaza de San Juan de Dios
- Barrio del Pópulo
- Church of Santa Cruz (Old Cathedral)
- Casa del Obispo
- Cádiz Cathedral
- Avenida Campo del Sur
- Plaza de las Flores (Plaza de Topete)