Torre Ciega, Cartagena

Name: Torre Ciega
Address: Cartagena, Spain

#24 among attractions in Cartagena

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The Torre Ciega is a 1st century BC Roman sepulchral monument located on the outskirts of the historic quarter of Cartagena. The monument was part of a large necropolis that was located next to the main entrance road into the city. It is one of the three best preserved Roman funerary towers in the Iberian Peninsula, together with the Tower of the Scipiones and the Tower of Hercules.

Architectural style: Ancient Roman architectureCoordinates: 37°36'53"N, 0°58'13"W

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Torre Ciega – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Subaquatic Archaeology, Museo Naval, Historical Military Museum of Cartagena, Roman theatre.

1.3 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
National Museum of Subaquatic Archaeology, Cartagena
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1.5 miSW
Museum, Military museum
Museo Naval, Cartagena
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1.1 miSW
Museum, Military museum
Historical Military Museum of Cartagena, Cartagena
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1.4 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Roman theatre, Cartagena
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1.3 miSW
Church ruins adjoining a Roman theater
La Catedral, Cartagena
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1.4 miSW
Park
Heroes of Cavite and Santiago de Cuba, Cartagena
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0.9 miSW
Archaeological museum with ancient walls
Muralla Púnica, Cartagena
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1 miSW
Forts and castles
Despeñaperros Castle, Cartagena
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1.2 miSW
Forts and castles, History museum, View point
Castillo de la Concepción, Cartagena
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1.3 miSW
37°35'58"N • 0°59'8"W
Calle del Cañón, Cartagena
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1.2 miSW
37°36'1"N • 0°58'51"W
Museum of Spanish Civil War, Cartagena
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