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Cartagena is a port city in southeastern Spain. It was founded by the Carthaginians around 220 B.C.

We were docked next to a marina and could walk off the boat straight into the area of interest. Cartagena is a beautiful place; we were the only cruise ship in port and there were no crowds to deal with.

The city has substantial fortification.

We did lots of walking – starting with the climb to the high point above town were we could look down on the Roman theatre. Cartagena boomed during the Roman period and one of its many Roman ruins is a 1st-century BC theatre.

The view from the high point was impressive – and Sue’s new hips performed well!

Lots of ancient ruins

Interesting and beautiful buildings.

Typical street in the old part of town.

Pedestrian mall in newer part of town.

Rainbow steps.

I am always interested in murals and street art as well as interesting doorways. Cartagena has lots of excellent and interesting street art.

Here art has been used to mask boarded up doors and windows or to brighten dull roller doors. It is worth clicking on the doubled images to see them in full resolution

More artistic murals.

I am always attracted to interesting doorways.

I found this sculpture in a park quite interesting.

A peek through the window of an upscale meat and fruit shop. I think they use pink lighting to enhance the colour of the meat.