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Cadiz is thought by some to be the oldest city in
Europe, founded in 1100 BC by the Phoenicians who called it Gadir
and traded Baltic amber and British tin, as well as Spanish silver.
The city subsequently became a naval base for the Romans before
fading into obscurity until 1262 when it was taken from the Muslims
by Alfonso X.
The real boom period was with the discovery of America
as Columbus sailed from this port on his second and fourth voyages.
Much later the city enjoyed a golden age during the 18th century
when it enjoyed 75% of Spanish trade with America. From this time
it grew into one of the wealthiest and most cosmopolitan cities
in Spain and most of the city's fine buildings date from this time.
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