Cartagena day 1

 

Last week we visited Cartagena...

 

We went there for a special reason, but since there was some time left before our appointment, we visited the old town

 

 

and were surprised by the beautiful old buildings

this is the town hall

 

 

of course, this is the Mediteranean, so there was a lovely boulevard...

 

 

 A glimpse of the 'Calle Mayor', the city's main shopping street. It was very quiet, since it was siesta time...

 

 

detail of the town hall building

 

 

but our main goal was this: the Roman Theatre

 

situated behind and above the Plaza de Ayuntamiento, one can get there by steps (like we did) or by using the formal entrance via the museum

 

 

it was very special because of its juxtaposition to the present, old and new together making a shift between then and now

 

 

In the city of Cartagena archeologists are working and discovering remnants from the past until today.

We loved the atmosphere and the loving care being given to old buildings all over the city...

 

to be continued