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10 must-see museums in CartagenaFrom ancient to modern, from naval history to Roman architecture, Cartagena boasts a rich history on display in its museums! The city of Cartagena is steeped in so much history that if you’re interested in museums it’s difficult to know where to..

Cartagena demo workers make shock Roman discovery while knocking down a 19th century buildingWorkers in the Murcian city were in the middle of demolishing a 19th century building when they came across an ancient Roman column Demo workers in Cartagena, Spain received a shock while they were knocking down a building in the Murcian city. &.. 04/04/2022

4 historic monuments and heritage sites in Murcia at risk of disappearingThe state of ruin of the structures has prompted their inclusion on the Red Heritage List Four architectural buildings in the Region of Murcia are very different from each other in terms of time period and design, but they share one common trait:.. 18/02/2022

The Augusteum, a Roman temple in Cartagena dedicated to the Emperor Augustus A temple to elevate the Emperor of Rome to the status of a deity in the city of Carthago Nova The Romans conquered the Carthaginian city of Qart Hadasht in 209 BC, renaming it Carthago Nova, and almost 150 years later (between 54 and 45 BC) the administrative..

La Casa de la Fortuna, a 2,000-year-old Roman residence in Cartagena A glimpse into the lives of the wealthy merchants of Carthago Nova The Romans conquered the Carthaginian city of Qart Hadasht in 209 BC, renaming it Carthago Nova, and almost 150 years later (between 54 and 45 BC) the administrative and economic importance..

Iglesia Castrense de Santo Domingo in CartagenaA church with strong military connections at Calle Mayor 28 in Cartagena The word “castrense” means that this church is related to the military history of Cartagena, being a place of worship used by those belonging to the military..

Plaza de San Sebastián in Cartagena The Plaza de San Sebastián is in the heart of the main urban shopping area of Cartagena and is a paved area between Calle Mayor and Calle Puertas de Murcia. On first sight it is not immediately distinguishable as a defined plaza, but the moment..

Parish church of San Antonio María Claret in Cartagena Calle Jabonerías 37, 30201 Cartagena website: lospadres.es For more local events, news and tourist information go to the Cartagena section of Murcia Today. Click here to receive the FREE WEEKLY WHAT'S ON ROUND-UP for the..

The Morería district next to the Molinete archaeological park in Cartagena The former Roman site was home to the “morisco” descendants of the Moors during the late Middle Ages The hill of Molinete is one of the five which stand on what was once the peninsula of Cartagena before the area to the north, previously.. 24/09/2018

The castle of Despeñaperros in Cartagena A 19th century fortification on the easternmost of the five hills of Cartagena The fortress of Despeñaperros, also known as the castle of San José, is a 19th century fortification which stands at a height of 55 metres above sea level on..

Muelle de la Curra Cartagena: military dock and cruise ship overflow dock This dock is on the road heading towards the Escombreras industrial area The Muella de la Curra is a dockside area located on the far side of the container port in Cartagena, on the road heading out towards the Escombreras industrial area of the city...

Plaza de Castellini CartagenaA link between Puerta de Murcia and Calle Real The current plaza de Castellini, which acts as a link between the Puerta de Murcia and Calle Real has a curious history, having once been named after Cartagena Mayor Mariano Sanz Zabala, then the eminent..

Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, La Puebla The church of La Puebla maintains the original façade The main parish church of La Puebla is the most important currently used religious building in the Lentiscar area of the municipality of Cartagena, but it has had a relatively short history...

Cartagena and the four saints Los Cuatro Santos de Cartagena: San Leandro, San Fulgencio, Santa Florentina and San Isidoro The four saints of Cartagena are San Leandro, San Fulgencio, Santa Florentina and San Isidoro, four names which will be familiar to those who have spent time both..

Iglesia parroquia de Santiago Apóstol, CartagenaThe Parroquía de Santiago Apóstol is in the Santa Lucia fishing district of Cartagena The Church of Santiago Apóstol is located in the Barrio de Santa Lucía, the district of Santa Lucía, close to the fishing port of..

The church of Santa María de Gracia in CartagenaLa Iglesia de Santa María de Gracia, Cartagena The church lies between the Calle del Aire and the Calle de San Miguel. The main entry is in Calle Aire, and the side entrance is used during Semana Santa, when those taking part in the processions enter..

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