Cartagena
| The port of Cartagena is located in southeastern Spain in the fegion of Murcia on the Costa Calida. The city of Cartagena was founded in the 3rd century BC by Hasdrubal. After the Punic wars the Cartagena city was occupied by the Romans. The old Cartagena was a major center for removal of metals, especially silver. In the Old Town there is a very high wall, it was built in the 18th century to protect the city of Cartagena. In the entrance of downtown there is a building called Ratusha constructed in modernist style. Just opposite there is Torres Park, with a small mountain Small and the Castle of "la Concepcion". Close to the castle there is the Cathedral, the oldest church in Cartagena, built in the 13th century. The year 1987 found the ruins of the Roman Theatre of the 1st century BC. Cartagena has always been a very important military base and seaport. You should to visit the headquarters of the port base and sailors school. In the city there is the archaeological museum and museum of the sea, where you can learn more about the history of this city. The Cathedral Santa Maria de la Vieja (13th century) is built in spanish Gothic style. Enjoy the Mediterranean climate where in July and August thje temperature can reach 44C. Thanks of that the cultivation of figs obtained better results here than in his native country, Algeria. |
