Man in disguise at a firework display in the Festival of Carthaginians and Romans. Cartagena, Murcia © Turespaña
Men in costume at the Festival of Carthaginians and Romans. Cartagena, Murcia © Turespaña
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Sep 16, 2022 to Sep 25, 2022Telephone+34 968125164
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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.