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Cartagena Puerto de Culturas tourist attractions in the city of Cartagena Historic monuments and museums, tourist bus, boat trips and the panoramic lift Cartagena Puerto de Culturas was formed in 2001 by the regional government of Murcia in collaboration with the Town Hall of Cartagena, the local Chamber of Commerce..

The Roman Forum District museum in the Molinete archaeological park in Cartagena The remains of a thermal baths complex and a temple to the deities Isis and Serapis on the Molinete hill in Cartagena When the importance of Carthago Nova, the Roman city which evolved into Cartagena, became clear during the 20th century one of the problems..

Discounts on visiting historic sites in Cartagena with vouchers from Cartagena Puerto de Culturas Choose your own itinerary as you discover the 3,000-year history of Cartagena The wealth of historical sites and museums in Cartagena can make it very difficult to decide which to visit during a short stay in the city, so Cartagena Puerto de Culturas..

The panoramic lift in Cartagena, great views of the city and the port alongside the Castillo de la Concepción Superb panoramic photos of Cartagena, a historic park and a local history museum in the castle The panoramic lift in Cartagena is by far the most practical way to reach the highest point in the city, where the 13th and 14th century fortress of the Castillo..

The Castillo de la Concepción, a hilltop fortress at the highest point in the historic city of Cartagena The old keep has been converted into a museum dealing with the 3,000-year history of Cartagena The Castillo de la Concepción is a 13th or 14th century medieval fortress at the top of the hill known as the Cerro de la Concepción in Cartagena.. 03/02/2020

The Augusteum, a Roman temple in Cartagena dedicated to the Emperor Augustus A temple to elevate the Emperor of Rome to the status of a deity in the city of Carthago Nova The Romans conquered the Carthaginian city of Qart Hadasht in 209 BC, renaming it Carthago Nova, and almost 150 years later (between 54 and 45 BC) the administrative..

La Casa de la Fortuna, a 2,000-year-old Roman residence in Cartagena A glimpse into the lives of the wealthy merchants of Carthago Nova The Romans conquered the Carthaginian city of Qart Hadasht in 209 BC, renaming it Carthago Nova, and almost 150 years later (between 54 and 45 BC) the administrative and economic importance..

The Punic Wall Interpretation Centre in Cartagena Remains of the 2,200-year-old Carthaginian "Muralla Púnica" which failed to protect the city from the Romans This centre contains part of the remains of the original wall which encircled the city during the period immediately before the..

Alhama de Murcia free English language guided audio tour available dailyAlhama de Murcia, a morning out visiting the historic spa town Alhama de Murcia has enjoyed tremendous success with its free guided tours of the town programme throughout the last few years, as many foreign residents had never ventured past the shopping..

Opening times of museums and places of interest in Águilas The Castle and Sagrera Windmill both offer stunning views, families enjoy the CIMAR Aquarium and the Railway, Hornillo and Archaeological museums all offer an interesting journey into the past NB. PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR A MASK AND MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING..

Monte Arabí in Yecla, prehistoric rock art, and a multitude of legends Rock art at the sites in Yecla show several different periods of Prehistoric rock art The archaeological sites on Monte Arabí in the municipality of Yecla are considered among the most important in the Region of Murcia, containing prehistoric art..

Lorca Castle The Fortaleza del Sol The Fortaleza del Sol in Lorca PLEASE CLICK TO SEE TEMPORARY INFORMATION RELATING TO JUNE 2020 FOLLOWING THE COVID CRISIS. A visit to Lorca castle is a great day out for families or those with an interest in history, its spacious grounds hosting several..

What to see in Puerto Lumbreras What to visit and what to buy when visiting Puerto Lumbreras The municipality of Puerto Lumbreras lies in the south-west of the Region of Murcia and features a landscape which alternates between mountains such as the Cabezo de la Jara (1,242 metres above..

The Cayetano de Mergelina archaeological museum in Yecla 150,000 years of history and pre-history at the archaeological museum of Yecla The Cayetano de Mergelina archaeological museum in Yecla documents history and pre-history in the Altiplano area in the north of the Region of Murcia between approximately..

The MUDEM museum and the medieval wall of Molina de Segura A highly interactive museum in Molina which makes medieval history fun! The Museo del Enclave de la Muralla (or MUDEM) in Molina de Segura was designed to house and display to the public the remains of the medieval wall which was built almost a thousand..

Medina Nogalte, the castle of Puerto Lumbreras The most important visitor attraction in Puerto Lumbreras The castle of Nogalte in Puerto Lumbreras in its current form is a reconstruction based on the remains of an Islamic fortress which was built by the Moors at some point in the late 12th or early..

Caravaca de la Cruz, Archaeological Museum Museo Arqueológico municipal de la Soledad The Museo Arquelogico de la Soledad in Caravaca de la Cruz The Region of Murcia has an extraordinary history and pre-history, with rich archaeological remains at over 2,000 sites dating back to the earliest dawn of the existence of humans...

The Jerónimo Molina archaeological museum in JumillaAn impressive collection of items from various prehistoric settlements in Jumilla This important archaeological museum was founded on the suggestion of the man after whom it is named, Jerónimo Molina García, who in the 1950s was the first to..

Centro de Visitantes La Luz Murcia The Visitor centre of La Luz is on the outskirts of the city of Murcia in the Carrascoy and El Valle regional park The visitor centre of La Luz is located in the Carrascoy y El Valle natural park, 7 kilometres outside the capital city and contains an interesting..

Murcia: Chocolate from the monks and a visit to La MorenicaThe Chocolate de la Luz can once again be purchased from monks in the mountains outside Murcia Here's an enjoyable morning out which is suitable for those who enjoy a spot of sightseeing and a good view, as well as for those who enjoy a not too taxing..

The Museo de Siyâsa in CiezaThe precursor of modern Cieza was an important Moorish Medina which sits atop a craggy peak above the modern town Cieza has been occupied for more than 7,000 years and the Museo de Siyâsa contains artifacts excavated from sites throughout the municipality.. 18/01/2015

Museo Minero, the mining museum in La Unión The history of La Unión is irrevocably linked to its mining past The history of La Unión is, to a large extent, the history of the mines which have been periodically exploited in the mountains to the south of the town for well over 2,500 years..

Opening hours Cartagena museums throughout the yearCartagena has a good selection of monuments and museums which can be visited in combination with exhibitions, trips out or concerts. The long and varied history of Cartagena has attracted a succession of different cultures, each leaving its own trace.. 14/10/2014

Guided walking in the Sierra Minera with the Fundación Sierra Minera This foundation offer guided routes through the mining area of La Unión The Fundaciòn Sierra Minera is a non-profit organisation which works to preserve the heritage of the Sierra Minera, and also engages in a number of educational activities..

Cieza, Medina Siyasa The 13th century Moorish town of Medina Siyâsa in Cieza Cieza is the home of one of the best preserved 11th to 13th century Moorish town settlements on the Spanish peninsula: Siyâsa, located 5km outside of modern day Cieza high above the town..

The Cueva-sima de la Serreta, Cieza The Cave of La Serreta, Cieza An important cave containing prehistoric rock paintings in the Almadenes gorge, Cieza. This is an interesting cave containing Neolithic rock art and Roman remains, which can be visited by prior arrangement as part of a group..

La Bastida Totana La Bastida is an important Argaric settlement The La Bastida Argaric settlement in Totana is open for guided visits at weekends, with the hours varying according to the time of year; From 1st October to 31st May from 10:00 to 14:00 and from the 1st.. 13/10/2012

Museo Arqueológico de Águilas The Águilas Archaeological Museum The Museo Arqueológico de Águilas contains a collection of artefacts relating to the history of the municipality, with representative displays relating to each of the important phases and cultures.. 14/09/2012

Museum of El Cigarralejo, Mula Museo de Arte Ibérico El Cigarralejo, Mula The El Cigarralejo Museum in Mula houses finds from the El Cigarralejo Iberian site which is located 4 kilometres from the centre of Mula town, in a strategic position overlooking important prehistoric communications..

Begastri CeheginIntroduction to Begastri, Cehegín Location of Begastri The site is 3km from the centre of Cehegín and is located on the edge of the Vía Verde, popular with both walkers and cyclists alike, a former railway line which linked Murcia..

Museo Municipal, Palacio Barón de Benifayó in San Pedro del PinatarThe Municipal Museum of San Pedro del Pinatar At the end of the 19th century San Pedro del Pinatar began to acquire a reputation as being THE place for the wealthy and elite of the city of Murcia to spend the hot months of summer, due in no..

Mazarrón Municipal Archaeological Museum The Roman Salt Fish Factory Mazarron, Museo Arqueológico Municipal La Factoría Romana de salazones During the first Century BC Roman power was at its height and absorbed vast quantities of goods from across the Mediterranean for consumption throughout its extended..

Conjunto Monumental de San Juan de DiosThe Conjunto combines Moorish, baroque and contemporary Murcia The Conjunto Monumental of San Juan de Dios represents three distinct elements of Murcia's history; the Moorish occupation, the baroque splendour of the 18th century and the contemporary..

The Cabezo del Plomo, Las Moreras Mazarrón. Cabezo del Plomo, a Caleolithic settlement. Time scale 2980-3220 BC.(5000 years ago). This archaeological site is located on a long, flat-topped hill, looking out over the flood channel known as Rambla de Las Moreras or Rambla de Susana. It´..

Punta de Gavilanes Puerto de Mazarrón Although Punta de Gavilanes is an important archaeological site, it´s also a great viewing point Punta de Gavilanes (Puerto de Mazarrón) is located between the beaches of Bahía and La Pava, and was occupied during four distinct periods..

Cabezo del Castellar Mazarrón The Cabezo del Castellar looks like an ordinary rocky outcrop, but is in fact an important archaeological site. At first sight, this may just look like a rocky outcrop 26 metres high, to the south-west of Puerto de Mazarrón, joined to..

The Los Baños archaeological museum in Alhama de Murcia "Los Baños" Archaeological Museum The "Los Baños" archaeological museum of Alhama de Murcia, which is next to the church of San Lázaro at the foot of the hill on which the castle stands, was created in order to..

Puerto de Mazarrón the El Alamillo Roman villa and 4th century Roman house in Calle EraAlamillo Roman villa and Roman urban house Puerto de Mazarron, The Roman Villa at El Alamillo Modern-day Cartagena was taken by the Romans from the Carthaginians in 209BC and they swiftly set about exploiting the natural resources of..

Murcia Cathedral Iglesia Catedral de Santa María en Murcia Murcia Cathedral The glorious Baroque fachada of the Cathedral dominates the atmospheric Plaza del Cardenal Belluga and is one of the most emblematic images associated with the City of Murcia. It´..

Parque Minero La Unión La Mina Agrupa Vicenta La Unión. Visitors to the Parque Minero go down 80 metres into a 4000 square metre mineworking, complete with glowing orange lake The Parque Minero in La Unión opened in the summer of 2010, following 7 years of work..

The Matildes Mine in El Beal El Centro de interpretación de la Mina las Matildes, La Unión The La Unión area has been exploited for its mineral wealth for more than 2000 years, feeding the growth of Cartagena and leaving a legacy of distinctive landscapes which..

Mula, The Roman Villa of Los VillaricosMula, Villa Romano de Los Villaricos Mula is the location of a major, large scale Roman agricultural villa, in the area of Villaricos, close to the banks of the River Mula. This is one of the most important agricultural villas in the Region of Murcia..

Cartagena Burial Necropolis 3rd-7th century Cartagena, Necropolis in the Museo Arqueologico The Necropolis on which the Municipal Archaeological museum is built was discovered and excavated in 1967, covering an area of 700 square metres in total. It is located on the banks of what was formerly..

ARQUA, Marine Archaeology Museum, Cartagena Cartagena, ARQUA, Museo Nacional de Arqueologia Subacuatica. Located in the Paseo del Muelle Alfonso XII, next to the cruise ship terminal, this museum has been designed as a window into the world of underwater archaeology, the cutting edge building housing..

Cartagena, Museo Arqueologico Municipal, Archaeological Museum Museo Arqueológico Municipal Enrique Escudero de Castro in Cartagena The archaeological museum is a fascinating place to visit as its actually constructed around the archaeological site of a burial necropolis which was in use for approximately 400..

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