Cartagena is a surprise for many tourists. Outside the walls, the terrain appears unfriendly, or even primitive.
Yet, inside the city the architecture is both ancient and beautiful. Like many
European cities, Cartagena has an exciting blend of the old and the new.
Restoration of the ancient city is an ongoing process and ensures that future
generations will have the ability to see what is currently known.
The lifestyle in Cartagena is typically laid back. Along the coastline you can find
warm beaches and a variety of activities. Scuba diving, wind surfing, sailing,
and swimming are just a few of the coastal excursions awaiting guests. The
countryside offers cycling, hiking, horse riding and even explorations of the
ancient City of Murcia.
The hillside city of Cartagena also has the Aguire House. Victor Beltri, a modernist architect, designed this beautiful
home. The facility is now a museum of modern art. The Calblanque Regional Park
is a stretch of coast for naturalists. This area is free of commercial structure
and offers hiking, cycling and some breathtaking views from the mountaintops.
The mountains in this part reach nearly 1,000 feet. The park offers salt lagoons
and a visual treat with many natural birds and fowl.
The Civil War Shelters Museum is currently within galleries that were excavated out of La
Concepcion, a hill in Cartagena. These galleries were used during bombing raids.
These structures were created to shelter over 1,000 people. However,
construction was incomplete by the time the war ended. The facility is now used
to teach younger generations about the struggles and triumphs of that
era.
The House of Fortune is a fascinating stop in Cartagena. Constructed around 1 B.C., this structure is elaborate with decorated floors and painted
frescos. The home gets its name from an inscription in the courtyard. Fortune
lies beside an ancient Roman road.
A more unusual location to visit is the Autopsy Theater. This fascinating building is a museum of medicine and
chronicles the history throughout time in Cartagena. The octagonal facility was
constructed in 1768 to be used as a medical theater. This is where medical
students learned about anatomy. The building has been renovated into the museum
and lies in close proximity to the remains of an ancient Roman
amphitheater.
Caridad Church is another historic landmark and remains home of the city's patron saint. The church is filled with artwork and visitors
are welcome. Inside are sculptures by Salzillo, such as the famous
"Crucifixion." Along with a Rococo altarpiece, visitors can enjoy paintings from
the 1800s by Manuel Wssell de Guimbarda.
Lodging facilities in Cartagena are divided into three categories: budget, mid-range and luxury. There are also
package deals that calculate your flight along with your hotel costs to simplify
your travel expenses.
Resorts there offer first-class experiences for the tennis fan. Tennis courts are often the heart of the resort facility. Courts are
surrounded with floodlighting. You can play at any time of day or
year.
The resorts have a reputation for hosting some of the finest competitions in the realm of tennis. The Davis and Fed Cup events have both been
held here and the ATP has also held events there. The location is the winter
training location for Britian's Lawn Tennis Association. If that isn't enough to
pique your interest for the location, it's also the official training location
of the Bavarian Tennis Federation.
The reason for the tennis popularity of this regions resorts has more to do with their structure and features than
mere history. One resort has a total of 28 tennis courts throughout. Variety is
the key: guests can choose from over twenty clay courts, four AstroTurf courts
and four hard surface courts. Other activities include paddle tennis courts,
squash and many other sports-related services like equipment shops, equipment
rental services, fitness centers and a host of other accommodations and
luxuries. With exciting night life and extraordinary cuisine, tourists visiting
Cartagena will have great reason to visit again and again.
Author's Resource Box
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By Ronald Ssekandi
KAMPALA, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- Ghana's national football team (Black Stars) on Friday arrived in Uganda ahead of a crucial 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon)
qualifier scheduled for Nov. 15.
The Black Stars who took part in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil are top of Group E with eight points and need an automatic win to qualify for the 2015
Afcon event.
Asamoah Gyan, the team's inspirational skipper who netted two goals at this year's World Cup also made the journey despite being ruled out of the match
early this week due to injury.
Care taker coach, Maxwell Konedu told Xinhua in an interview that although they respect Uganda Cranes, they are here to win the match.
"We respect Uganda and predict a hard battle. But we would wish to complete the qualification task in Kampala," he added. In their first leg game played in
the town of Kumasi in Ghana, the Cranes managed to pull off a 1-1 draw.
On arrival in Kampala, the Ghana delegation decided to opt for the 5-star Serena Hotel instead of Grand Imperial which had been booked for them by the
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