Provided by

Olga Gil

Tour Overview

The route "Napoleonic Cadiz" offers a 2-hour walking tour of Cadiz, focused on the period of the French siege (1810-1812) during the Spanish War of Independence. It visits key areas such as walls, squares and streets where the resistance against Napoleon Bonaparte's troops was organized.

Throughout the itinerary it is explained how the city became a political and military refuge, maintaining its activity despite the blockade. Episodes of daily life, defensive strategies and the social atmosphere of a city under siege are discussed.

The tour especially highlights the role of Cadiz as the seat of the Cortes and the place where the Constitution of 1812 was drafted, a symbol of liberalism. The experience combines historical rigor and dynamic narration to understand the relevance of this period in the history of Spain.

What's Included

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