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Cartagena Sightseeing Cruise and Fortress of 'Navidad'
3 h
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Stop At: Fuerte De Navidad, Pasaje del Faro Navidad 2, 30394 Cartagena, Municipality of Cartagena Spain
The Fortress of "Navidad" (Fuerte de Navidad) is a fundamental element of the defense system of the Bay of Cartagena. Its origin lies in the seventeenth century although the current building is from 1860. When it was framed by the plan O 'Donnel the building improved in line with technological developments during this time. Because of its position fire was crossed with the battery of Santa Ana, along with batteries Podadera and Trincabotijas defending the harbor entrance.
Currently the Fortress of "Navidad" is the "Interpretation Center of the Defensive Architecture" of Cartagena and the Mediterranean. It provides an overview of the different defenses that the port has had throughout its history, as well as information about how the every day life was like in a fortress of such characteristics.
The former dormitories of the establishment is used to show photos from the photo album of forts and batteries of the Cartagena port, 1901. The original of which is in the Royal Library of the Royal Palace in Madrid. This album was a gift from the city of Cartagena to King Alfonso XIII.
Next to the Lighthouse of "Navidad" (Faro de Navidad) is the right bank of the Bay of Cartagena.
On this tour the fortress will be accessed by this tourist boat which makes a stop at the fortress.
Later, we will visit the city center and we will have a drink and a tapa.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Calle Mayor, Cartagena, Municipality of Cartagena Spain
Later, we will visit the city center and we will have a drink and a tapa.
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Fuerte De Navidad, Pasaje del Faro Navidad 2, 30394 Cartagena, Municipality of Cartagena Spain
The Fortress of "Navidad" (Fuerte de Navidad) is a fundamental element of the defense system of the Bay of Cartagena. Its origin lies in the seventeenth century although the current building is from 1860. When it was framed by the plan O 'Donnel the building improved in line with technological developments during this time. Because of its position fire was crossed with the battery of Santa Ana, along with batteries Podadera and Trincabotijas defending the harbor entrance.
Currently the Fortress of "Navidad" is the "Interpretation Center of the Defensive Architecture" of Cartagena and the Mediterranean. It provides an overview of the different defenses that the port has had throughout its history, as well as information about how the every day life was like in a fortress of such characteristics.
The former dormitories of the establishment is used to show photos from the photo album of forts and batteries of the Cartagena port, 1901. The original of which is in the Royal Library of the Royal Palace in Madrid. This album was a gift from the city of Cartagena to King Alfonso XIII.
Next to the Lighthouse of "Navidad" (Faro de Navidad) is the right bank of the Bay of Cartagena.
On this tour the fortress will be accessed by this tourist boat which makes a stop at the fortress.
Later, we will visit the city center and we will have a drink and a tapa.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Calle Mayor, Cartagena, Municipality of Cartagena Spain
Later, we will visit the city center and we will have a drink and a tapa.
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- Local guide
- Entry/Admission - Fuerte De Navidad
- Entry/Admission - Calle Mayor
Not included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship.
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
60%
Original
30%
Aquatic
20%
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Very enjoyable tour. Really nice guide who went out of her way to help us old farts navigate some fairly extensive walks.