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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..

The Civil War air raid shelter museum in Cartagena The Refugio Museo de la Guerra Civil in the centre of Cartagena Looking at the serenity and beauty of the port in Cartagena today it can be hard to envisage the destruction that the city suffered during the years of the Spanish Civil War between 1936..

The Punic Wall Interpretation Centre in Cartagena Remains of the 2,200-year-old Carthaginian "Muralla Púnica" which failed to protect the city from the Romans This centre contains part of the remains of the original wall which encircled the city during the period immediately before the..

The Roman Forum District museum in the Molinete archaeological park in Cartagena The remains of a thermal baths complex and a temple to the deities Isis and Serapis on the Molinete hill in Cartagena When the importance of Carthago Nova, the Roman city which evolved into Cartagena, became clear during the 20th century one of the.. 26/11/2019

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

English language guided tours of Cartagena, Murcia and throughout the RegionGuided tours in Cartagena and Murcia Mediterranean Cartagena Tours is one of the few fully legal and qualified companies offering group outings, guided tours, and hiking excursions around the Region of Murcia and the province of Alicante, not only in English..

Cartagena Roman Theatre Museum Where to go in Cartagena: the Roman Theatre Museum or Museo Teatro Romano The Roman Theatre Museum is in many ways the jewel in the crown of Cartagena. It is the most visited museum in the whole of the Region of Murcia Region, a beautifully structured..

The Muralla del Mar in Cartagena, part of the last defensive wall to surround the city The last city wall of Cartagena was built on the orders of Carlos III Very few visitors to Cartagena will fail to be impressed by the huge wall which lies parallel to the seafront in the main port area close to the old centre, but few appreciate that..

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..

Opening hours Cartagena museums throughout the yearCartagena has a good selection of monuments and museums which can be visited in combination with exhibitions, trips out or concerts. The long and varied history of Cartagena has attracted a succession of different cultures, each leaving its own trace.. 14/10/2014

The Casino of Cartagena The Casino occupies an 18th century palatial home in the centre of Cartagena The casino of Cartagena occupies an impressive 18th century building in the main pedestrian street of the old city centre, the Calle Mayor, just a couple of hundred metres from..

Palacio Consistorial, CartagenaPalacio Consistorial in Cartagena is also known as the Casa Consistorial Cartagena The Casa Consistorial, or Palacio Consistorial, is the building which houses the Town Hall of Cartagena. The modernist building was originally completed in 1907 by..

Museo Naval CartagenaCartagena Naval Museum The Museo Naval of Cartagena transferred to its new location in May 2012. The Museum is located in a building which is generally referred to as the CIM building, CIM standing for Cuartel de Instrucción de Marinerí..

What to visit in Cartagena Main tourist attractions Cartagena Cartagena is a city steeped in history and has many fascinating locations to visit. These are the main attractions, although there are plenty of buildings and monuments of lesser importance which also make time spent..

The monument to the Héroes de Cavite in CartagenaThe Plaza del Ayuntamiento and the Héroes de Cavite The Plaza del Ayuntamiento is one of the focal points of the city of Cartagena, home to the Roman Theatre and Town Hall, with the tourist office at its foot, a place where various streets meet..

Museo del Vidrio de Santa Lucia The Museo del Vidrio de Santa Lucía recognises Cartagena´s glassmaking traditions Cartagenas new glass museum, the Museo del Vidrio de Santa Lucía, has now opened its doors to the public and is up and running as an exhibition facility.. 11/10/2011

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..

Cartagena Burial Necropolis 3rd-7th century Cartagena, Necropolis in the Museo Arqueologico The Necropolis on which the Municipal Archaeological museum is built was discovered and excavated in 1967, covering an area of 700 square metres in total. It is located on the banks of what was formerly..

The Cartagena tourist boat, trips around the bay and to the Fuerte de Navidad This popular tour shows many of the hillside defence fortifications which have protected Cartagena over the centuries A stop-off at the Fuerte de Navidad is a popular option among visitors to the city The historical importance of the city of Cartagena..

MURAM, Museum of Modern Art, Museo Regional de Arte Moderno The MURAM in Cartagena is the Region of Murcia's most important modern art museum This museum is housed in the Palacio Aguirre, one of the most architecturally important buildings of Cartagenas modernist movement. It is located..

Following the Military Trail , Cartagena, 20th century Locations with a Military History in Cartagena The Batteries of Castillitos and El Jorel at Cabo Tinoso 44 elements covered every angle of attack and batteries were constructed in a ring which encircled Cartagena and out along the coast as part of..

Cartagena Spain, The Military Museum Cartagena Spain, El Museo Militar The Military museum, Cartagena Spain Anyone with an interest in military history or weaponry could lose themselves in this museum for days, as it is absolutely bulging at the seams with all things military. There..

Visiting the Fuerte de Navidad fortress in Cartagena by car, a roundabout route with interesting detours Discover the timeless fishing village of La Algameca hidden in a small rocky inlet Since its restoration and conversion into a small museum between 2004 and 2007 the fortress of the Fuerte de Navidad has become a popular destination for visitors to the..

The panoramic lift in Cartagena, great views of the city and the port alongside the Castillo de la Concepción Superb panoramic photos of Cartagena, a historic park and a local history museum in the castle The panoramic lift in Cartagena is by far the most practical way to reach the highest point in the city, where the 13th and 14th century fortress of the Castillo..

The Fuerte de Navidad, a well-preserved 18th century military fortress in the bay of Cartagena A small museum, great views and an insight into the military history of the port of Cartagena For millennia Cartagena has been a safe haven for sailors on account of its natural protected harbour, where the bay is surrounded by rocky outcrops which facilitate..

ARQUA, Marine Archaeology Museum, Cartagena Cartagena, ARQUA, Museo Nacional de Arqueologia Subacuatica. Located in the Paseo del Muelle Alfonso XII, next to the cruise ship terminal, this museum has been designed as a window into the world of underwater archaeology, the cutting edge building housing..

The Muralla Bizantina, Cartagena, art gallery and archaeological siteThe Muralla Bizantina also contains remains of the Roman Theatre in its basement This is an interesting location, and can be added into any Cartagena itinerary as it is both a very attractive art gallery which hosts some excellent exhibitions and a historical..

Cartagena, Museo Arqueologico Municipal, Archaeological Museum Museo Arqueológico Municipal Enrique Escudero de Castro in Cartagena The archaeological museum is a fascinating place to visit as its actually constructed around the archaeological site of a burial necropolis which was in use for approximately 400..

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