The medieval Arco de la Rosa gate in Cádiz

Arco de la Rosa is the ancient western gate nestled in the walls of medieval Cádiz. It is currently located next to the cathedral of Cádiz, connecting the plaza de la Catedral with the barrio del Pópulo through the pasaje del Arco de la Rosa. It is cataloged as a site of cultural interest.

The wall was built in the 13th century during the time of Alfonso X el Sabio. Regarding the origin of its name, there are two theories: one says it is named in honor of a Marian devotion of the same name that had a nearby chapel; the other says the arch is named after the captain Gaspar de la Rosa, who lived in the city in the 18th century.

Known in former times as Arco de Santiago, because it gave access to the arrabal of the same name where fishermen gathered, it was restored in 1973.

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