Cárcel Real
The Cárcel Real is a historical building in Cádiz, southern Spain, an example of Neoclassical architecture.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Museum
- Description: Spanish neoclassical historical building
- Also known as: “Antigua Cárcel Real”, “Carcel Real”, and “Casa de Iberoamérica”
- Address: Cádiz
- Wheelchair access: yes
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Roman Theatre and Cádiz Cathedral.
Roman Theatre
Photo: Peejayem, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Roman Theatre of Cádiz is an ancient structure in Cádiz, Andalusia, in southern Spain. The remains were discovered in 1980. The theatre, which was likely built during the 1st century BC and was one of the largest ever built in the Roman Empire, was abandoned in the 4th century and, in the 13th century, a fortress was built on its ruins by order of King Alfonso X of Castile. Roman Theatre is situated 280 metres northwest of Cárcel Real.
Cádiz Cathedral
Cathedral
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The Cathedral of the Holy Cross over the Waters is a Catholic cathedral in Cádiz, southern Spain, and the seat of the Diocese of Cadiz y Ceuta. It was built between 1722 and 1838. Cádiz Cathedral is situated 440 metres northwest of Cárcel Real.
Arco de los Blanco
City gate
Photo: Caleteron, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Arco de los Blanco is an archway of the Castillo de la Villa in Cádiz, southern Spain. It has been declared a Bien de Interés Cultural site. Arco de los Blanco is situated 260 metres northwest of Cárcel Real.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park and Puerto Real.
Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park
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Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park is a 10,522-hectare natural park located in the province of Cádiz. It was established in 1989.
Puerto Real
Town
Puerto Real is a municipality of Spain, belonging to the province of Cádiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. As of 2024, it had a population of 42,151. Puerto Real is situated 9 km east of Cárcel Real.
Cárcel Real
Latitude
36.52659° or 36° 31′ 36″ northLongitude
-6.29135° or 6° 17′ 29″ westOpen location code
8C8MGPG5+JFOpenStreetMap ID
way 48989751OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=museumOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=yesWikidata ID
Q5202349
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In Other Languages
From Catalan to Spanish—“Cárcel Real” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “Cárcel Real”
- Chinese: “皇家监狱 (加的斯)”
- Chinese: “皇家监狱”
- Egyptian Arabic: “السجن الملكى”
- French: “Cárcel Real”
- French: “Prison royale de Cadix”
- French: “Prison royale”
- Galician: “Cárcel Real”
- German: “Cárcel Real”
- Spanish: “Carcel Real (Cadiz)”
- Spanish: “Carcel Real (Cádiz)”
- Spanish: “Cárcel Real (Cádiz)”
- Spanish: “Carcel Real”
- Spanish: “Cárcel Real”
- Spanish: “Carcel Vieja”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Colegio Campo del Sur and Dirección General de la Policía.
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