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Audio guide Charles III Wall in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Charles III Wall 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 Charles III Wall:
- 1Sea Wall
A stretch of fortification running along the entire maritime frontage of the city.
- 2Land Wall
A substantial section of fortification wall, partially preserved from its original layout.
- 3Arsenal Sector
A stretch of defensive wall that once enclosed the military arsenal and extended towards Galeras Castle.
- 4Hospital Marina Sector
A restored section of the city walls built using heritage conservation standards and original materials.
- 5Batel Hill Sector
Restored section of the city walls finished with painted cement, which has drawn criticism for not adhering to proper heritage conservation standards.
- 6Remains of the San José Gates
Two adjoining vaulted chambers are preserved, housing the tourist office and a guard post integrated into the Interpretation Centre.
- 7Bastions
Around twenty defensive structures positioned at regular intervals along the city walls, following the bastion fortification model.
- 8Three Great Bastions of Galeras
Impressive defensive strongholds positioned on the ascent of Galeras hill, built to protect the fortress from attacks originating from the Algamecas.
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Recinto amurallado construido en la segunda mitad del siglo XVIII por orden del rey Carlos III. El proyecto fue dirigido por los ingenieros militares Mateo Vodopich y Sebastián Feringán para mejorar las murallas ya existentes de la ciudad de Cartagena. Ésta construcción es conocida como la Muralla de Carlos III, y tiene un trazado de 4.790 metros, el cual envuelve la ciudad y el Arsenal, y está dividido en seis frentes: Frente Sur (Muralla del Mar), Frente Este (Batel y Puertas de San José), Frente Norte (Muralla de Tierra o del Almarjal), Frente de las Puertas de Madrid, Frente Oeste o de Benipila y Frente de Galeras o de Algamecas. La parte exterior del muro presenta un zócalo formado por grandes sillares, mientras que el resto está construido con bloques de piedra y rematada por un cordón magistral que marca la diferencia entre el alzado y la coronación. La artillería se disponía en barbeta, sin protección para el artillero, permitiendo un mayor número de cañones
Una muralla muy bien conservada y muy bonita.
Como se puede comprobar en estas fotografías, Cartagena era un lugar infranqueable, las enormes murallas que rodeaban la Ciudad eran la garantía de que nadie podía entrar para conquistarla. Carlos III fue quien ordenó construir éstas murallas con el fin de proteger el armamento militar que había en la "Capital del Departamento Marítimo del Mediterráneo". Habiendo pasado varios siglos, hoy día "parte" de estas murallas se conservan perfectamente, esto hay que agradecerlo a las autoridades que han ido pasando por sus correspondientes cargos y han respetado escrupulosamente esta maravilla arquitectónica
Points included in this audio guide

Sea Wall
A stretch of fortification running along the entire maritime frontage of the city. It represents the best-preserved section, distinguished by its controversial red concrete coping.

Land Wall
A substantial section of fortification wall, partially preserved from its original layout. It forms part of the inner defensive perimeter.

Arsenal Sector
A stretch of defensive wall that once enclosed the military arsenal and extended towards Galeras Castle. It stands as the best-preserved section, complete with its original crenellations.

Hospital Marina Sector
A restored section of the city walls built using heritage conservation standards and original materials. It features the sea gate, a defensive passage that once provided access from the sea.

Batel Hill Sector
Restored section of the city walls finished with painted cement, which has drawn criticism for not adhering to proper heritage conservation standards.

Remains of the San José Gates
Two adjoining vaulted chambers are preserved, housing the tourist office and a guard post integrated into the Interpretation Centre.

Bastions
Around twenty defensive structures positioned at regular intervals along the city walls, following the bastion fortification model.

Three Great Bastions of Galeras
Impressive defensive strongholds positioned on the ascent of Galeras hill, built to protect the fortress from attacks originating from the Algamecas.
- 1.Sea Wall
- 2.Land Wall
- 3.Arsenal Sector
- 4.Hospital Marina Sector
- 5.Batel Hill Sector
- 6.Remains of the San José Gates
- 7.Bastions
- 8.Three Great Bastions of Galeras
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