À propos de ce lieu
The Plaza de Mina is one of the most beautiful and tranquil squares in Cádiz, a leafy, elegant garden square laid out in the nineteenth century on land that had belonged to a Franciscan convent. Shaded by tall trees, including exotic species brought from the Americas, and ringed by handsome mansions, it is a peaceful green oasis in the heart of the old town. On one side stands the Museo de Cádiz, the city museum, which holds treasures spanning the city's three thousand years: most famously, two remarkable Phoenician sarcophagi carved in human shape, a precious relic of the city's ancient founders, along with Roman remains and a fine collection of paintings including works by Zurbarán, Murillo and other masters. The square is also celebrated as the birthplace of the composer Manuel de Falla, whose tomb we saw in the cathedral, making it a fitting and peaceful place to end a walk through this ancient city.
À retenir
- 19 century — The garden square was laid out in the nineteenth century on former convent land
- 1 museum — The Museum of Cádiz on the square holds Phoenician sarcophagi and great paintings
- 1 composer — The composer Manuel de Falla was born on this square
📍 Plaza de Mina, 11004, Cádiz