Pylons of Cádiz

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The Pylons of Cádiz, also known as the Towers of Cádiz, are two 158 m -tall pylons supporting a double-circuit 132 kV three-phase AC powerline over the bay of Cádiz, Spain, running from Puerto Real Substation to the substation of the former Cádiz Thermal Power Station, situated on the peninsula upon which the city of Cádiz stands. ()

Local name: Pilones de Cádiz Coordinates: 36°31'5"N, 6°9'20"W

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Pylons of Cádiz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Torres de la Casería de Ossio, Municipal Museum, Castillo de San Romualdo, Puente Zuazo.

3.5 miSW
Tower
Torres de la Casería de Ossio, San Fernando
90 min walk • Torres de la Casería de Ossio is a complex of three towers of sixteen floors located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. As of 2013 it is the tallest building in the city, surpassing the Hospital Militar de San Carlos by several metres when built in 2007.
4.2 miSW
Museum
Municipal Museum, San Fernando
107 min walk • Museo Histórico Municipal de San Fernando is a museum located at 63 Calle Real in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. The building was built in 1755 by a merchant of Cadiz, Alonso Ortega y Muñiz, on the grounds of the Dean of the Cathedral of Cadiz.
4 miSW
Forts and castles
Castillo de San Romualdo, San Fernando
102 min walk • Castillo de San Romualdo is a castle located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. Built in the Mudéjar style, it was first mentioned in 1268. It is a protected monument on the Bien de Interés Cultural register.
3.7 miSW
Bridge
Puente Zuazo, San Fernando
96 min walk • Puente zuazo Puente Zuazo is a bridge located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. The original bridge was built in 1411.
4 miSW
Restaurant, Church
Iglesia de la Divina Pastora, San Fernando
103 min walk • Iglesia de la Divina Pastora is a church located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. It was built in the 18th century.
4.3 miSW
Church, Baroque architecture
Iglesia Mayor de San Pedro y San Pablo, San Fernando
109 min walk • Iglesia Mayor de San Pedro y San Pablo is a church located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. It is located in the heart of the city along the Calle Real.
6.7 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Pedro Muñoz Seca Municipal Theater, El Puerto de Santa Maria
170 min walk • The Pedro Muñoz Seca Municipal Theater is a 600-seat theater located in El Puerto de Santa María, Cadiz, Spain. It is named after Pedro Muñoz Seca, a playwright originally from the city.
5.3 miW
Bridge
José León de Carranza Bridge
136 min walk • José León de Carranza Bridge is a 1400 m steel bridge that connects the city of Cádiz to the mainland. The bridge goes over the Bay of Cádiz. It forms part of the national network of roads with the number N-443. It is the older of the two bridges crossing to the city of Cádiz, the second being La Pepa Bridge to the north.
4.3 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Real Teatro de las Cortes, San Fernando
109 min walk • Real Teatro de las Cortes is a theatre located on Calle de las Cortes in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. It was established on 1 April 1804 as Teatro Cómico, and currently seats 433 people.
3 miSW
Bridge
Puente Marqués de Ureña, San Fernando
77 min walk • Puente Marqués de Ureña is a bridge located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. It was built in the 18th century in honour of the Marqués de Ureña.
4.1 miSW
Museum
Museo Naval de San Fernando, San Fernando
104 min walk • The San Fernando Naval Museum is a naval museum located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. Although a naval museum was called for as early as 28 September 1792.