Images of Cadiz Court Museum
Cadiz Court Museum and its collection
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The Museo de las Cortes de Cádiz is not strictly dedicated to the constitutional era, but rather provides a journey through the social, political, and economic situation of Cádiz in the 18th and 19th centuries. It houses various tapestries of Fernando VII, Celestino Mutis, and other celebrities of the referred centuries, maps and nautical charts, medals, flags, and several busts, including those of Carlos II and Cayetano del Toro himself.
Key Exhibits in the Museum
One of the highlights of the Museo de las Cortes de Cádiz is a wooden reproduction of the city of Cádiz as it was in the last quarter of the 18th century. This meticulously detailed model, made of wood and ivory, was commissioned by Carlos III and executed by a large group of craftsmen under the command of military engineer Alfonso Ximénez. Another notable feature is a large painting by Salvador Viniegra, depicting the fourth and final reading of the 1812 Constitution text, which took place on the afternoon of March 19, 1812, in the Plaza de San Felipe.
Admission to the Museum
The Museo de las Cortes de Cádiz is open to the public free of charge. This makes it an accessible destination for tourists and locals alike who are interested in learning about the history of Cádiz and Spain.
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