The twenty-second edition of the Carthaginians and Romans parties enters its final stretch after seven intense days of events, historical reenactments, and many activities for all audiences inside and outside the camp festive.
Thousands of people have gone through the booths and legions of troops, and amusement rides set up along the esplanade Cartagonova.
Visitors and tourists have been soaked parties can access the camp through the special tourist bus stop Cartagena Puerto de Culturas.
Beyond the festive camp, the action of the parties has moved this year to the port of Cartagena, where they have represented all acts both Carthaginians and Romans.
The keynote stage with the mouth of the harbor in the background, has managed to give more realism and historical representations Quart Foundation Hadast, destruction of Sagunto, the wedding of Hannibal and Himilce, or the Oracle of the Goddess Tanit.
The port will live this afternoon Thursday 22 armed landing the Carthaginians and the battle tomorrow, Friday 23 sports at sea and landing of the Roman army.
In the afternoon, ending the countdown to one of the most anticipated events for the festive, the great battle for Hadast Quart making to take place in the Cuesta del Batel.
The schedule of the Great Battle is delayed until 20.15 (Great battle flag and hoisted Roman) and 21.30 (release of the hostages in Carthage and delivery of the two crowns murals and proclamation of the law of Rome) so as to take advantage of nighttime lighting to play with and give more spectacular the event.
This year, the battle will become a special effects show in three dimensions and Video Mapping (3D projections on some architectural resource) to be projected on the wall to simulate the destruction of it.
It will also include the voice-dubbing actor Claudio Rodriguez, known voice of Charlton Heston or Sean Connery, among others.
Remember those who sit as audience bleachers have been enabled for 1,200 people, 500 chairs and space for those who want to stand.
The top of the wall will be closed to the public for the projections and fireworks.
Planning the events of Carthaginians and Romans for the weekend:
Thursday September 22:
20:30 - Festival of Carthaginians and Romans, Carthaginians Navy Landing (Port Stage) 21:00 - Festival of Carthaginians and Romans: Run out of Hannibal to Rome (departure from Town Hall Square)
Friday September 23:
11:00 - Carthaginians and Romans Festival of Battle Marine Sports (Port Scale) 19:15 - Festival of Carthaginians and Romans: Roman Navy's Landing (Port Scale) 20:15 - Festival of Carthaginians and Romans: Great Battle (Cuesta del Batel) 21:30 - Festival of Carthaginians and Romans: Free the hostages of Carthage (Cuesta del Batel) 21:15 - Festival of Carthaginians and Romans: Great military march by taking the city (output Cavite Heroes Square) 22:30 - Amstel Conciertazo Carthaginians and Romans (Esplanade de la Rambla, next to the festive camp)
Saturday September 24:
07:00 - Arrival of the cruise port of Cartagena Eclipse 13:30 - Festival of Carthaginians and Romans: A tribute to the Romans fallen in battle (Torreciega Monument) 18:30 - Festival of Carthaginians and Romans: Grand Parade of Troops and general Legions (Sparta Street exit)
Sunday September 25:
23:00 - Festival of Carthaginians and Romans: Off the sacred fire (camp) 24:00 - Grand fireworks (Camp)
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena