Cartagena, SpainSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Calle_Mayor.jpg
Author: Murcianboy
Cartagena is a city in the province and autonomous community of
Murcia, in southeastern
Spain. It covers 558.3 sq km (215.6 sq mi) and has a population of 219,000 people (2012 estimate). The city gave its name to
Cartagena, Colombia.
Cartagena is today a major naval station. Its position as a naval town goes back to the 18th century, since the arrival of the Spanish Bourbons. The city traces its history to 228 BC, when it was re-founded by the Carthaginians on site that has been inhabited since prehistory. It came under Roman rule in AD 298, then in succession, was ruled by the Vandals, Visigoths and the Byzantines. It fell to Muslim rule in AD 714, and was under the Moors until King Alfonso X of Castile recaptured the city.
Today Cartagena is noted for its long history as reflected in its archaeological sites as well as its well-preserved historical buildings which range from the Baroque and Neo-classical to the Modernist and electric styles. The city has numerous tourist attractions. Its Holy Week celebration is a major event of touristic interest. In addition to cultural attractions, Cartagena is also blessed with a number of fine beaches.
Cartagena Harbour, as seen from Castillo de la ConcepciónSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Puerto_de_Cartagena.jpg
Author: Murcianboy
Places of Interest in Cartagena
- Barco Perdido Beach
- Cala Cortina Beach
- Cala del Pino
- Carmen Conde-Antonio Moliner Museum
- Cavanna Beach
- Cervantes House
- Church of of El Carmen
- Church of Santa María de Gracis
- Church of Santo Domingo
- City Hall
- Civil War Shelter Museum
- Dorda Hosue
- El Galúa Beach
- Grand Hotel
- Islas Menores Beach
- La Gola Beach
- Levante Beach
- Llagostera House
- Mar de Cristal Beach
- Military Museum
- Monument to the Heroes of Santiago de Cuba and Cavite
- Pedreño Palace
- Playa Honda Beach
- Regional Museum of Modern Art
- Zapata House
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