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Torre Tavira

C/ Marques del Real Tesoro 10, 11001 Cadiz, Spain
34 956 212 910
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panoramic view from top
Blick über Cadiz
Projektionsleinwand Camera Obscura
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Ranked #2 of 16 attractions in Cadiz
4.5 of 5 stars 54 Reviews
Type: Observation Decks/ Towers
Owner description: Watch tower from the eighteenth century, situated in the down town and the highest point of the city, turned today into a focal point of cultural...... more » Owner description: Watch tower from the eighteenth century, situated in the down town and the highest point of the city, turned today into a focal point of cultural interest. The tower has two exhibition halls, the Camera Obscura and the terrace from which you can enjoy wonderful views of CádizIts Cámara Obscura was the first one installed in Spain. « less
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Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Not to miss when visiting Cadiz”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Well worth the visit - excellent views from the top of the tower as well as interesting to see the camera in operation. More

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San Marcos, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Camera Obscura/Torre Tavira a wonderful experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Cadiz was a stop on our cruise. I had read the reviews and decided to see it... and brought along 6 skeptical fellow cruisers ( pressure was on me!) All agreed it was definitely worth the climb... many many steps to the top.. the explanation and show gave an overall view of the city.. ours was in English and Spanish...... More

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Gainesville VA
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93 reviews 93 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Tavira Tower”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Nice to see one of the many Cadiz towers. The camera obscura was something different and fun. More

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MADRID-SPAIN
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Do not loose it”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

It is very interesting, other way to "visit" the city. I recomend to go up after having visited the city, after having had a walh... More

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Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Great views”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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We arrived as the tower opened and were able to enjoy the panoramic views from the roof terrace alone and then shared the camera obscura show with just one other couple. Really good introduction to our first day in Cadiz as it gave us a wonderful view of the town and we could get our bearings. More

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Anywhere and Everywhere
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Overpriced”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012
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5€ is too much to look out from a 4 story building. More

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White Rock, Canada
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“A must see!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

This is the second camera obscura that I have visited (the other in Havana), and I highly recommend the experience. The operator/guide covers the whole city in about 10 minutes and adds a little humour here and there. It's worth the climb, even just for the view of the other towers from the roof. More

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westchester
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83 reviews 83 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
“Great way to get panoramic view of Cadiz”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

Cadiz is a real surprise. It does not get alot of fanfare in the guidebooks. This is a fun way to see the city. You go up into this tower and they have this camera that gives a panoramic view of the entire city. You can see details, even people walking. The staff are very engaging and make it fun!... More

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Tampa, Florida, USA
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Beautiful view and fun demonstration”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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Torre Tavira is a fun place to visit. On top of the tower, there is a camera obscura,the first one installed in Spain. They have demonstration of it every half an hour or so. It was fascinating to see the simple yet sophisticated device. Bonus of going to the watch tower is the view from the roof top. The tower... More

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Baltimore, MD
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Nice view, interesting Camera Obscura”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

Worth the hike for great orientation of the town - go here first - then see the camera obscura explanation for an even better view of the town. Stop at the city market before or afterwards... More

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