Cartagena

The old town of Cartagen is full of character. Constructed by the Carthaginians in 223BC it was Hannibal's capital city on the Iberian Peninsula. It was conquered by the Romans in 209BC.

Ciudad de Cartagena      photo copyright

The city can be seen from the ruins of the Castillo de la Concepcion. The old city is dominated by a military Arsenal built in the 18th century but still in use now. This is closed to the public but the Naval Museum and National Museum for Underwater Archeology can be visited. The impressive town hall is on the seafront near the streets and squares full of bars and restaurants.

There are lots of archeological sites including a Roman street and ruins of a temple and a Bizantine wall. Visit the Museo Archeologico to view the Roman artifacts uncovered in the area.

 

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