Wednesday, February 22, 2012

The Roman Theatre Cartagena

We have said before, that the road system here consists of many roundabouts, that are attractively decorated with sculptures and other artistic objects. This one, just opposite the camp ground, is no exception. Everthing is scrupulously maintained. They have recently repainted the bull. Isn't he magnificent?
Below are a series of photographs taken in and around the "Roman Amphitheater"

Its quite strange seeing the fairly recent blending with the incredibly ancient.
The ruins were only discovered in 1987, haveing had building upon building built on top of the thearter since it was last used more than 2000 years ago. What a find !!! Click on the link below. It is really interesting reading the history.

2 comments:

Jan said...

Wow...that Roman Theatre is beautiful!!

Mark and Chris said...

Very cool amphitheatre! That's one big load of bull too! Looking forward to seeing you both in June.