C�diz is the port city of Andalusia. Many goods are imported or exported from this harbour and a fishing fleet has its base here as well. Ferry services connect the mainland with the Canary Islands. C�diz is the oldest citiy of Europe and home port of the Spanish navy since the 18th century. Thanks to Columbus the city had a monopoly on the routes to Central America.
The remains of the Roman Theater in C�diz were discovered in 1980. The theater was probably built in the first century BC, and was one of the greatest of the Roman Empire. In the 13th century a fortress was built on the ruins. The theater had a diameter of more than 120 meters and could seat up to 20,000 visitors.