CARTAGENA, HISTORY OF CARTAGENA

7 historical treasures found underground in the Region of MurciaTrace more than 2,000 years of history in Murcia with visits to these impressive archaeological digs and museum sites! While there is no doubting the marvellous sights and recommended visits to be found above ground in the Region of Murcia, from mountains..

The Carthaginians and Romans fiestas, a legacy of the rich past of CartagenaFew cities can match the heady mix of history, culture and tradition in the September fiestas of Cartagena! Every year in September, when the heat of summer is beginning to die down, the city of Cartagena goes back to a time more than 200 years before the..

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..

Caldero, the chief culinary speciality of Cabo de Palos and the Mar MenorOne of the most iconic dishes of the Costa Cálida shows that expensive ingredients are not needed to create an unforgettable sensation for the taste buds! No visit to the Costa Cálida is complete without sampling the local cuisine, which is promoted..

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 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 problems..

The Castillo de la Concepción, a hilltop fortress at the highest point in the historic city of Cartagena The old keep has been converted into a museum dealing with the 3,000-year history of Cartagena The Castillo de la Concepción is a 13th or 14th century medieval fortress at the top of the hill known as the Cerro de la Concepción in Cartagena.. 03/02/2020

Why it is so difficult to solve the current problems in the Mar MenorThe problems faced by the Mar Menor are caused by a complex combination of factors, making easy solutions equally difficult to find Anyone with even a passing interest in current affairs in the Region of Murcia and the Costa Cálida will be.. 31/01/2020

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..

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 city of Carthago Nova, forerunner of CartagenaA city of up to 17,000 people lived off the wealth created by 40,000 mining slaves “If, soldiers, you imagine that I have brought you here merely to attack a city, you have given more thought to your task than to its advantages: yes, it is true..

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..

Cabo de Palos lighthouse The lighthouse of Cabo de Palos has been in operation since 1865 The lighthouse in Cabo de Palos is without doubt the most representative building of the village, and has }been declared a Site of Cultural Interest due not only to its historical and navigational..

Nuestra Señora de la Mercedes, ARQUA Cartagena14.5 tons of coinage was recovered from this vessel which sunk in 1804 The ARQUA museum of subaquatic archaeology in Cartagena has played an essential part in the process of conserving and restoring not only the 574,553 pieces of gold and silver.. 01/06/2014

Victor Beltrí y Roqueta Victor Beltrí was a modernist architect who designed many of the Modernist Buildings in Cartagena Victor Beltrí y Roqueta 1862 - 1935 Víctor Beltrí y Roqueta was born in Tortosa, in the provinceof Tarragona, in 1862, and..

A history of Cartagena, part 1: from prehistory to the Argaric cultureThe first pre-human remains in Cartagena are among the earliest in Europe at 1.3 million years old The history of Cartagena is a long and fascinating one, providing insights into the mix of cultural and racial influences over thousands of years which has resulted..

A history of Cartagena, part 2: from the Iberians to the Romans The identity of Cartagena was forged by successive dominant cultures Cartagena may have been home to many pre-historic races and civilizations (see the first part of the local history), but it was in the first millennium BC that the first of the cultures..

A history of Cartagena, part 3: from the 5th century to the 15th century From the Visigoths and the Moors to the Reconquista and the  Catholic Monarchs By the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe in 476 AD the city of Cartagena had lived through various periods of growth, wealth and splendor. The area had been..