Cartagena - Little Rome

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This guided tour will take you on a fascinating journey through the 3000 years of history of this imposing city and you will know all the Roman heritage of Cartagena, which was one of the most important cities in Hispania during the times of the Roman Empire.

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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Cartagena, Spain
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours



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This guided tour will take you on a fascinating journey through the 3000 years of history of this imposing city and you will know all the Roman heritage of Cartagena, which was one of the most important cities in Hispania during the times of the Roman Empire.

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Stop At: Museo Del Teatro Romano, Plaza del Ayuntamiento 9, 30202 Cartagena, Municipality of Cartagena Spain

You will enter the theater museum, where you can admire the most valuable archaeological remains found in the area. Then, you will access this theater and while the guide tells you his story you can travel almost 2,000 years ago and imagine what it would be like to be in front of the more than 6,000 spectators that packed the stands. This monument is one of the most visited corners of the city and, such is its importance, it has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Museo Foro Romano Molinete, Calle Adarve 6, 30201 Cartagena, Municipality of Cartagena Spain

site of the first century that represents a perfect sample of how Carthago Nova was, the famous neighborhood of the Roman Forum of Cartagena. You can see some typical Roman baths, the Sanctuary of Isis a arena, rooms with a curious decoration and even the Atrium Building, where different religious events and celebrations took place. Walking through these incredible ruins, you can get an idea of what the society of the time was like, with the informal meetings at the hot springs, the Roman citizens walking along its tracks, the celebrations in the temples. It will be like looking through the keyhole until one of the most fascinating times in history!

Duration: 1 hour



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