We have reviews of the best places to see in Cartagena. [83][84][85], An international competition of aesthetic group gymnastics was held along with IFAGG (International Federation of Aesthetic Group Gymnastics) in Cartagena from 17 May to 19. The Roman general Scipio Africanus conquered it in 209 BC and renamed it as Carthago Nova (literally "New New City") to distinguish it from the mother city. The demise and fall of Western Roman sovereignty caused the city to go into decline. [47] The city saw its industrial activity increased during the 1950s, resulting in more prosperity and this trend continued until a general decline in manufacturing throughout Europe in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It remained important until it was sacked by the Vandals in 435 AD.[40][41]. Among its numerous Roman remains, the recently restored Roman theatre of Carthago Nova is prominent and is one of the city's landmarks. Text is available under [http://wikitravel.org/shared/Copyleft Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0] images are available under [http://wikitravel.org/shared/How_to_re-use_Wikitravel_guides various licenses], see each image for details. Stand on the battlements of the castle that overlook this city and you can literally see layer upon layer of history spread below you: the wharf where Phoenician traders docked their ships; the street where Roman legionaries marched; the plaza that once housed a mosque where Islamic Spain prayed to Allah; the hills over which came the armies of the Christian Reconquista; the factories of the industrial age; the Modernista buildings; and the contemporary warships of what is still an important naval base.
Cartagena is home to numerous Art Nouveau buildings from the early 20th century, when a bourgeoisie settled in the city due to the growth of the local mining industry. [4] It is the site of Spain’s chief Mediterranean naval base. [78], They town council has a organisation named Universidad Popular de Cartagena where several courses are taught and courses for access to middle vocational degrees, higher vocational degrees and university degrees are included. Museo Nacional de Arqueología Subacuática. [43] Cartagena was re-conquered by the Visigoths, who held it until the Muslim conquest in 714 AD, when it was called Qartayannat-al-Halfa. [66], El Portús beach is adjacent to the naturist camping site, so nude bathing is practised on this beach.
In a relatively short period of time, the population of the city grew from around 10,000 to 50,000 inhabitants.[11]. [22] Some other species of note include the greater flamingo, the red fox, the European rabbit, the European badger, the Beech marten, the common genet, the wildcat and the wild boar. Places to see, ways to wander, and signature experiences. English, French, German, Arabic and Italian are taught from A1 level to C2. The following villages are part of Cartagena municipality: La Azohía, Isla Plana, Los Urrutias and Los Nietos. In 1757, during the Seven Years' War, a French naval force was forced to take shelter in the port. The Torre Ciega was built by the Romans for burials; it formed part of the Necropolis.[57]. These beaches are: Cala Cortina, Islas Menores, Playa Honda beach, Mar de Cristal, Cala del Pino, Cavanna beach, Barco Perdido beach, El Galúa beach, Levante beach and La Gola beach. The city had its heyday during the Roman Empire, when it was known as Carthago Nova (the New Carthage) and Carthago Spartaria, capital of the province of Carthaginensis. The archeological site is located in the Cerro del Gorguel hill and in it a characteristic Neolithic hamlet was discovered. It was known also for the production of garum, a fermented fish sauce, and for esparto grass[42] which granted it a new name, Cartago Spartaria. ... Apartamentos Centro Histórico, una vuelta al pasado romano
A squadron under Duquesne sent to reinforce them was attacked and defeated by a British squadron under Henry Osborn at the Battle of Cartagena.
The archaeologist Blanca Roldán studied this Punic Rampart and other Punic remains, especially on the Molinete Hill. Important spots are the Cueva de Los Pájaros and Cueva de Los Mejillones (caves). (5 km from city center). The Railway Station has some outstanding iron doors and columns on its façade, and inside can still be seen the original ticket office, doorframe, ceiling, and lamps. [30], Remains of individuals belonging to the species Homo neanderthalensis and the Mousterian culture were found in the Cave of Los Aviones. Cartagena, port city, in the provincia (province) and comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of Murcia, southeastern Spain. Julius Caesar gave the town Latin Rights, and Octavian renamed it in his honor as the colony Colonia Victrix Iulia Nova Carthago or Colonia Vrbs Iulia Nova Carthago (C. V. I. N. C.) depending on the source. Roman remains, including the brand-new Roman theatre, recently restored. Cartagena has been the capital of the Spanish Navy's Maritime Department of the Mediterranean since the arrival of the Spanish Bourbons in the 18th century. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in September.
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