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The summer solstice from the Castillo de la Concepción (20/06/2013)

On Friday night, June 21, will be another astronomical observation in the Castillo de la Concepción, privileged by the coincidence of the summer solstice.

This evening tour is the latest astronomical observations that are in the program Codices, Wise and Knights of Cartagena Port of Cultures, in the summer offer from the Department of Tourism.

On the night of June 21, Summer Solstice date, will be the time when the old ways we will stay stuck in the past and it's time to look forward.

This ancient ritual will be held in the Castillo de la Concepción, reflecting the power of Alfonso X, where you will discover how the magic and science were part of the same knowledge.

The tour begins at the Panoramic Lift up the Lantern, in an ascending, where historians and scientists will explain how the stars guided the à "Military orders and pilgrims to places of power. Stays in medieval, mystical numerology be discovered , in the Treaty of Chess, symbols of stars in the Cantigas de Santa Maria and the Lapidary Magic Alchemy.

Members of the Astronomical Society of Cartagena, explain the Book of Knowledge of Astronomy and Alphonsine Tables, which meant Alfonso X the sky, and through the Observation Telescopes and deep sky, what we understand now.

The above astronomical observation visit the Castillo de la Concepción was held on Friday June 14, where the three successful passes of traffic and visitors went very satisfied with the observation of planets, stars and constellations different.

A night where magic becomes science or not? Only you can unlock the secret.

The tour lasts approximately one hour and a price of 7 euros, which start at 22:00 h., 22:30 h.

and 23: 00 h.

More information and reservations call 968 500 093.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena

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