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Carthaginians and Romans Fiesta

Men in costume at the Festival of Carthaginians and Romans. Cartagena, Murcia © Turespaña

Carthaginians and Romans Fiesta

Men in costume at the Festival of Carthaginians and Romans. Cartagena, Murcia


Fiestas that recreate the conquest of Cartagena by the Roman Escipion.

A landing commemorates the capture of the city in 209 BC by the Roman troops of Escipion, marking a festive week in which alternate days are devoted to one or the other band. The wedding of Hannial and Himilce orthe day of the Roman Circus, with its gladiators and wild animals, lead into the great parade on Saturday, the big day of the fiesta, when all the troops and legions march through the city.


General information

Dates:
From  18/09/2015  to  27/09/2015
Category:
National Tourist Interest

Contact details

Address: 
 Cartagena.  Murcia.  

Website:
http://www.cartaginesesyromanos.es/