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Audio guide Castle of the Conception in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Castle of the Conception telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside Castle of the Conception:
- 1Homage Tower (El Macho)
The main tower of the castle built by Alfonso X the Wise in the 13th century, now housing the Cartagena History Interpretation Centre with audiovisual displays and interactive exhibitions.
- 2Castle Cisterns
Historic water reservoirs of the medieval castle, now showcasing the fortress's development and history spanning from the 13th to the 20th century.
- 3Seventeenth-Century Rooms
Galleries housing the 'Medieval Cartagena' exhibition, presenting the period of Muslim rule, Christian conquest, and the Order of Santa María de España.
- 4Roman Cisterns
Remains of Roman-era cisterns that were reused in the construction of the castle's first storey, possibly connected to a temple dedicated to Asclepius.
- 5Arab Lighthouse
An ancient lighthouse tower dating from the Islamic period that once served as a beacon for the castle.
- 6Villa Gate
A monumental gateway to the castle, flanked by two towers, which once provided access to the fortified walls of the medieval fortress.
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Emblemático castillo medieval en una colina con vistas a la ciudad, centro de historia y ascensor panorámico.
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Castillo queda la torre del homenaje y aljibes rideado de muralla y con unos jardines maravillosos, pagas una entrada de 4 eur y disfrutas de tidas las vistas de la ciudad con sus paneles explicativos y un par de videos muy apropiados, otro imprescindible de visitar Cartagena. Le dedicas un buen rato desde la altura tienes vistas 360 de toda la ciudad que tiene mucho que apreciar varios fuertes ,castillos, antigüedades romanas y edificios modernistas todo un espectáculo, repito sube y aprovecha todo lo que tiene la visita. Imprescindible en Cartagena
Hemos visitado el castillo de la Concepción en Cartagena. Alejandro, el guía del recinto, nos acompañó en la visita guiada, gratuíta y muy recomendable. El castillo concentra la milenaria historia de esta capital: de los púnicos a la actualidad. De la mano de Alejandro hemoc conocido la evolución de la población, sus hitos, cambios arquitectónicos y los principales edificios, montañas, castillos, cuarteles y empresas cartageneros. Nuestras dos hijas menores de edad lo han pasado genial, lo ha hecho muy ameno. Gracias por pensar en las personas con problemas de movilidad. Recomendable visita si lo hace a Cartagena. Una atalaya excepcional
Coincidió nuestra visita con una exposición sobre Leonardo Da Vinci y sus inventos y pinturas. Se puede subir a pie (por escaleras o carretera) o a través del ascensor panorámico de Cartagena. El recorrido puede ser un poco complicado para personas con dificultades de movilidad. Desde el castillo hay unas vistas panorámicas insuperables de Cartagena. El castillo está bastante bien cuidado. La colección de objetos en el interior no era muy amplia, pero es posible conocer la evolución de la zona a lo largo de la historia. Por poner una pega, los baños públicos de fuera daban literalmente asco. No funcionaban las cisternas y estaban muy sucios. Por lo demás, es una visita que merece la pena hacer, y si es a pie, merece la pena visitar el Parque Torres alrededor del Castillo, con sus vistas, su estanque de patos y lleno de pavos reales.
Points included in this audio guide
Homage Tower (El Macho)
The main tower of the castle built by Alfonso X the Wise in the 13th century, now housing the Cartagena History Interpretation Centre with audiovisual displays and interactive exhibitions.
Castle Cisterns
Historic water reservoirs of the medieval castle, now showcasing the fortress's development and history spanning from the 13th to the 20th century.
Seventeenth-Century Rooms
Galleries housing the 'Medieval Cartagena' exhibition, presenting the period of Muslim rule, Christian conquest, and the Order of Santa María de España.
Roman Cisterns
Remains of Roman-era cisterns that were reused in the construction of the castle's first storey, possibly connected to a temple dedicated to Asclepius.
Arab Lighthouse
An ancient lighthouse tower dating from the Islamic period that once served as a beacon for the castle. This structure remains a surviving element of the 12th-century Alcazaba fortress.
Villa Gate
A monumental gateway to the castle, flanked by two towers, which once provided access to the fortified walls of the medieval fortress.
- 1.Homage Tower (El Macho)
- 2.Castle Cisterns
- 3.Seventeenth-Century Rooms
- 4.Roman Cisterns
- 5.Arab Lighthouse
- 6.Villa Gate
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