The good results obtained by the Foundation of the Roman Theatre of Cartagena has been the main argument for the Autonomous Region and City of Cartagena with other employers to be determined have been put to work to form a similar entity for the management and recovery of remains of ancient Roman Amphitheatre Cartagena and the bullring, with its surrounding construction of a museum of contemporary art in the Region of Murcia.
The Committee on Finance and Home Affairs reported favorably on the proposal of the Councillor for Culture, Rosario Montero, though with abstentions from PSOE and Citizen Movement which demanded more time for study.
The future foundation of the Roman Amphitheatre and Museum of Contemporary Art in the Region of Murcia will be similar in configuration and operation of the Teatro Romano.
Chaired by the President of the Autonomous Community, while the Mayor, Pilar Barreiro, will serve as first vice president.
Its main objectives will focus on managing and realize the project together with the recovery of the Amphitheatre of the old Plaza de Toros and the construction of the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Also targeting its management of these facilities, once implemented projects and their cultural and tourist promotion.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena