Which one to choose in Cartagena
Two ancient sites in Cartagena. Cerro del Molinete has no online ticket listed; Roman Theatre of Cartagena has 1 ticket or tour to book. The table and the two notes below put them side by side; the full pages have what to see, the ticket and the timing for each.
Cartagena, Spain
Cerro del Molinete is a hill in the centre of Cartagena where the Carthaginian general Hasdrubal is thought to have built his citadel in the 3rd century BC. Today it is an archaeological park with the Roman forum quarter at its foot, including baths and a large atrium building, and Punic and Roman remains on the summit. It also gives the best view over Cartagena and its harbour.
Cartagena, Spain
The Roman Theatre of Cartagena was built between 5 and 1 BC for about 6,000 spectators on the slope of a hill above the port of Carthago Nova. Buried under later houses until 1988, it is now reached through a museum designed by Rafael Moneo and a passage beneath the ruined old cathedral.
| Cerro del Molinete | Roman Theatre of Cartagena | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Ancient City | Theatre & Amphitheatre |
| Civilisation | Roman | Roman |
| Founded | 227 BC | 5 BC |
| Entry | Small fee for the forum quarter; combined tickets sold | Moderate fee; reduced for students and seniors |
| Hours | Daytime opening, longer in summer; check current hours with Cartagena Puerto de Culturas | Typically 10 am to early evening Tue–Sat, mornings only on Sundays; longer in summer |
| Time needed | 1 to 2 hours | 1 to 1.5 hours |
| Booking | Pay on site; book guided visits ahead in summer | Pay at the museum; book ahead on cruise days in high season |
| Tickets and tours on GetYourGuide | none listed | 1 |