Friday, 24 January 2014

15 – 16 January 2014 - Cartagena, Murcia, Spain

Cartagena has a perfect natural harbour used by successive empires.  It was known as Carthago Nova (New Carthage) before the Carthaginians lost the Punic wars against the Romans.

The remains of the ancient Roman theatre

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The city has several Modernist buildings, made by the pupils of the famous architect Gaudi

Casa Maestre

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The Gran Hotel

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Palacio Aguirre

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Cartagena is the main seaport of the Murcia region and still an important naval station

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The Arsenal de Cartagena – Spanish Navy logistics and support base

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The waterfront

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Cafe Asiatico is a specialty of Cartagena.  This a coffee made with condensed milk, brandy and Licor Cuarenta Y Tres (43) – a bright yellow Spanish liqueur made from citrus and fruit juices, flavoured with vanilla and other aromatic herbs and spices – in total 43 different ingredients.

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The antique coffee machine at El Barril del Tapeo

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The paella at El Barril del Tapeo

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