Abandoned Andalusian fisherman's bar in the historic centre of Cádiz by Silva Wischeropp

About "Abandoned Andalusian fisherman's bar in the historic centre of Cádiz"

by Silva Wischeropp

About the artwork

This fascinating, urban architectural motif was taken on 1 September 2025 in the early evening hours with the NIKON D800 camera (lens: NIKKOR 24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8).

In one of the oldest districts of the city, the typical Andalusian balcony railings, often in combination with veranda-like glass windows in the Art Deco (Art Nouveau) style, appear in the cityscape. Successful colour compositions in very tasteful shades determine the architectural design in Andalusia.

This creates a very harmonious colour scheme that runs through the entire Andalusian cityscape of Cádiz. The cleanliness of the southern Spanish city of Cádiz, which is one of the oldest cities in Europe, is also striking.

In this city motif of Cádiz, which shows a long-abandoned old fisherman's bar, the old residential building is framed by old cobblestones.
The old wooden doors with their typical Andalusian shutters, which have not allowed any bar visitors to enter for a long time, remain closed forever. This was a bar that was mainly frequented by Spanish fishermen.

The abstract reduction of colour to grey tones, which was then dipped in a warm orange tone, lends the picture motif an enchanting, warm and energetic atmosphere.

The neighbourhood, El Pópulo, with its narrow streets, is one of the oldest districts of Cádiz. The city gates La Rosa, Los Blancos and El Pópulo were part of the medieval wall.

Cádiz, an old Spanish harbour city in the Andalusia region, is located on a headland in the southwest of the country and is surrounded on almost all sides by the sea. The city experienced its heyday as the seat of the Spanish navy and an important centre for research expeditions and trade in the 16th century. The 18th century Cadiz Cathedral on the shore is also well known.