Lift to Castillo de la Concepción

Cartagena


This lift zips you up to the castle hill, with views.


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Nearby Cartagena attractions

1. Museo Refugio de la Guerra Civil

0.01 MILES

Cartagena, as base of the Republican fleet and with an important arms industry, was the target of heavy bombing during the Spanish Civil War. This…

2. Castillo de la Concepción

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For a sweeping panoramic view, stride up to Castillo de la Concepción, or hop on the lift. Within the castle’s gardens, decorated by strutting peacocks,…

3. Casa de la Fortuna

0.11 MILES

The Casa de la Fortuna consists of the fascinating remains of an aristocratic Roman villa dating back to the 1st century BC, complete with some well…

4. Palacio Aguirre

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The splendid Palacio Aguirre is now an exhibition space for modern art (known as Muram).

5. Casa Clares

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Among Cartagena's Modernista buildings, the strawberries-and-cream confection of Casa Clares is particularly magnificent. It now holds a cafe and offices,…

7. Museo del Teatro Romano

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This impressive complex was designed by top Spanish architect Rafael Moneo. The tour transports visitors from the initial museum on Plaza del Ayuntamiento…

8. Casa Cervantes

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Cartagena is rich in Modernista buildings such as Casa Cervantes, which was designed by Víctor Beltrí in the last years of the 19th century. It's now a…