The Barrio del Foro Romano is consolidated as one of the most attractive sites in the city, as evidenced by the data of the Museum Night, where it was the center of Cartagena Puerto de Culturas that increased visitor growth has experienced.
In total, 3,022 people walked through their facilities, compared to 2,377 last year, representing a growth of 224%.
"The Barrio del Foro Romano is a real treasure.
Soon we will inaugurate the second phase, with the magnificent Temple of Isis as main protagonist.
It is a site that is worth visiting and that allows us to know and understand the history much better.
Citizens and tourists are aware of this, as demonstrated in the Night of Museums, "said the deputy mayor and president of Cartagena Puerto de Culturas, Ana Belén Castejón.
The next field that experienced the greatest growth compared to last year was Civil War Refugees, which went from 2,120 visitors to 2,380, representing a 90% growth.
The Castle of the Conception received 900 visitors;
The panoramic elevator, 753;
The Punic Wall, 1,175 and the Roman Theater, 6,283.
Not including visits to the Roman Theater, of the 8,230 visitors who received interpretation centers in Cartagena Puerto de Culturas, 5,646 were Cartagena, 2,390 nationals and 194 foreigners.
"The data are very positive and show that Cartagena is a lively and attractive city because of its great patrimonial and cultural offer, which we are consolidating and strengthening with actions such as the ones we are carrying out in the Barrio del Foro Romano," says Ana Belén Castejón .
As for the Roman Theater, which follows the head, by the passed 6,283 people during the Night of the Museums, and 125 participated in the organized family activities.
In this figure, where 48% were local visitors, the increase in visitors from the Region of Murcia stands out, from 18 to 33%, as well as the number of nationals, from 12 to 15%, and foreigners , Which has grown from 2 to 4%.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena