Ayuntamiento de Cadiz (Cadiz City Hall), Cadiz

The Cádiz City Hall is one of the city’s most distinguished civic buildings, both historically and architecturally. Its construction began in 1799 on the foundations of earlier town halls, and its final form is the result of two distinct phases: a neoclassical exterior designed by Torcuato Benjumeda, and a later Elizabethan-style interior renovation completed by García del Álamo in 1861.

Facing the port, the building is perfectly framed by a line of fountains and the lively square in front, making it a natural gathering point in the city center.

The façade is an elegant composition of Ionic columns, light-colored stone, and a triangular pediment adorned with a relief of Hercules, the mythical founder of the city. On sunny days, the pale tones of the building seem to glow, enhancing its imposing yet graceful appearance.

Beyond its architectural features, the building holds cultural significance as well-it was here in 1936 that the Andalusian flag was hoisted for the first time. Easily found on a stroll through the historic core, the city hall serves as both a ceremonial gateway to the old town and a scenic pause between cafés, bars, and nearby landmarks.