Cartagena - Ancient city of Spain

 Data and history of the antiquated city of Cartagena on the Costa Calida in south-eastern Spain.


Go for a comfortable walk around the city of Cartagena in south-eastern Spain and you can feel the set of experiences leaking from each wall. Cartagena was established in antiquated times (around 223BC) by the Carthaginians drove by Hasdrubel and named Quart Hadas ("new city"). Hasdrubel passed on in 221BC and was prevailed by the renowned Hannibal who involved the city of Cartagena as his Iberian capital,Guest Posting pulled in by its regular harbor encompassed by gigantic, rough projections. In 209BC the city was vanquished by the Romans and given the name Carthago Nova ("new carthage"). It was re-vanquished in later years by the Byzantines and by the Bedouins who all transformed the city.


Among the spots to visit from these antiquated times are the Roman auditorium from the first century BC, the Punic defenses, the Litema (the old beacon) from the Bedouin presence and the Augusteum quite possibly of the best archeological site in the city, again Roman and from the first century BC - remembered to have been the gathering place for the organization of the faction of Head Augustus.


Because of its area and its deepwater port Cartagena has for quite a long time been a significant business place and was perceived as being one of the most well off urban communities of the old world. It actually stays as Spain's significant business port and maritime base and is popular as the origination of the main submarine (1884) - which is still gladly shown on the quayside. Cartagena has likewise been a significant mining region, the encompassing mountains being wealthy in metallic minerals.


A well known method for survey this city is from the top deck of an open beat transport. The half-hour outing will take you to a portion of the famous attractions, complete with a sound aide in a few dialects. Anyway the most ideal way to get around the city is by foot and as well as the old remaining parts and verifiable structures there is an occupied and present day mall flaunting enormous retail chains, for example, El Corte Ingles which is certainly worth a visit.


For holidaymakers remaining in the well known hotels along the Costa Blanca and the Costa Calida it is a "should visit" area. Arranged helpfully on the N332 and toward the finish of the AP-7 motorway from Alicante, it is only a short drive for some guests to the area. An exceptionally modest method for venturing out is to take the customary transport which runs along the N332 from Alicante, getting up towns like St Nick Pola, Guardamar, and Torrevieja.


Likewise exceptionally well known along the encompassing coast is scuba plunging - the perfectly clear waters are great for this cutting edge pursuit and an enormous assortment of fish should be visible including morays, stonefish and octopus. Assuming that you are fortunate you might find the leftovers of old wooden vessels, a significant number of which foundered off the coast during hundreds of years of wars and struggle.Lifestyle in Cartagena

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