By Catherine McGeer • Published: 23 Sep 2025 • 23:40 • 1 minute readHistory comes alive in Cartagena Image: Cartagena.esCarthaginians & Romans FestivalCARTAGENA kicked off its annual Carthagineses & Romanos Festival, which continues until September 28. This well-known event brings the city’s history to the streets, showing key moments from the Punic and Roman eras through parades, reenactments, and cultural activities. Celebrating Cartagena’s pastThe festival celebrates the city’s past, from the founding of Qart Hadast by the Carthaginians to its conquest by the Romans. Opening ceremony highlightsThe opening included the lighting of the sacred fire and speeches about the importance of the festival in keeping Cartagena’s history alive. Anyone interested can check the full schedule and details at cartagena.es to enjoy the festival and learn more about the city’s history.