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Hospital de Mujeres, Cádiz

#20 among attractions in Cádiz

Museum, Architecture, Historical place
Hospital de Mujeres

Facts and practical information

Hospital of the Mother of God from Mount Carmel - a former Carmelite Hospital, currently the seat of the diocese of Cadules and Ceuta.

The Hospital of the Mother of God from Mount Caramel is a baroque building built in the mid -eighteenth century on the initiative of Pedro Luis Gutierrez San Martin from Seville. The hospital was opened on October 16, 1749. It was built in accordance with the baroque manner, with spacious and richly decorated facades, with Tuscan columns, a large staircase and numerous decorative elements. He has a hospital chapel with the main altar and six side chapels. In 1963, due to the lack of funds, Bishop Antonio Añoveros closed the hospital.

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 36°31'53"N, 6°17'59"W
Address

Calle Hospital de Mujeres n 26Cádiz 11001 Spain

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Hospital de Mujeres – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cádiz Cathedral, Castillo de Santa Catalina, Monument to Moret, Museo de Cádiz.

  • cadiz cathedral~1590 ftSE
  • castillo de santa catalina cadiz0.5 miW
  • monument to moret cadiz0.4 miE
  • museo de cadiz~1710 ftNE
  • roman theatre cadiz0.4 miSE
  • gran teatro falla cadiz~1130 ftNW
  • arco de los blanco cadiz0.4 miSE
  • arco del populo cadiz~1950 ftE
  • oratorio de la santa cueva cadiz~1510 ftNE
  • oratorio de san felipe neri cadiz~550 ftN
  • la caleta cadiz~1920 ftW

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hospital de Mujeres?

Nearby attractions include Torre Tavira, Cádiz (3 min walk), Oratorio de San Felipe Neri, Cádiz (3 min walk), Yacimiento Arqueológico Gadir y Teatro de Títeres La Tía Norica, Cádiz (4 min walk), Gran Teatro Falla, Cádiz (6 min walk).

How to get to Hospital de Mujeres by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hospital de Mujeres:

Bus
  • Plaza de España • Lines: 2, 5 (11 min walk)
  • Avenida del Puerto • Lines: 2, 5 (12 min walk)

Train
  • Cádiz (20 min walk)
  • San Severiano (33 min walk)

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