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The discovery of America by Christopher Columbus, the Treaty of Tordesillas, the redemption of Granada, the Spanish Inquisition, the expulsion of the Moors are some of the facts that were lived in Spain during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs.
Some are peaceful facts and others are stained with blood.
Keys to our History, which have been accurately reflected in both Spanish and international films and series.
One of them, has been the television series' Isabel, of RTVE, broadcast from September 10, 2012 until December 1, 2014 and starring Michelle Jenner and Rodolfo Sancho in the roles of the Catholic Monarchs.
The series 'Isabel' disembarks in Cartagena, in the castle of the Conception, with a new exhibition of Cartagena Port of Cultures and in which the Department of Tourism of the City of Cartagena collaborates.
The exhibition under the name 'Isabel La Católica' will deal with the queen who exercised power for herself and led the union of the Hispanic kingdoms to the height of her prestige.
Isabel I of Castile is the first most important female historical character in the History of Spain.
The government of Isabel I of Castile was decisive for the History of Cartagena when in 1503 the city and its port were reincorporated into the Castilian crown, thus beginning a period of opening to the Mediterranean in the Modern Age.
This document along with the expulsion of the Jews of 1492 will be part of the exhibition that will be until September.
The Councilor for Tourism, David Martínez, accompanied by the head of teaching and dissemination of Cartagena Port of Cultures, Encarna Zamora, visited the exhibition guided by two actors dressed as Isabel I of Castilla and Christopher Columbus.
An exhibition where tourists and Cartagena were transported to the Middle Ages thanks to the costumes, armor and objects of the series harmonized with the soundtrack of this.
The Councilor for Tourism, David Martinez, explained that "the exhibition is composed of costumes and scenes have been recreated, with a storyline where highlights the throne of the kings, the coronation or the treasure of the queen, where he will contemplate the jewels that followed the Renaissance models and coins minted by the monarchs ".
Visitors will get to know Nasrid fashion through the characters in the Reconquista of Granada and navigate to the New World through the figure of Columbus.
In addition, the mayor of Culture has noted that "you can see excellent facsimiles of the queen as his testament or prayer books, swords, coins or inventions of navigation."
This traveling exhibition, which has been shown in more than 30 Spanish cities, has achieved a great success of affluence, achieving a high satisfaction due to the quality of the costumes, exquisite fabrics and ornaments very careful.
Said exhibition can be visited at the Castillo de la Concepción until September 30, where according to the person responsible for teaching and disseminating Cartagena Port of Cultures, Encarna Zamora, "a wide program of activities will be developed in addition to the guided visits to The exhibition".
ACTIVITY PROGRAM
'Isabel and her time'.
Guided visit
An exhibition about Queen Isabel and her time through the best costumes used in the television series 'Isabel'.
Mythical costumes as the one of his coronation or the magnificent dress that he used in the wedding with Fernando II of Aragon.
Along with the costumes, weapons, facsimile books, maritime inventions and coins coined by the monarchs will be exhibited.
Place: Castillo de la Concepción.
Days: April, May and June from Tuesday to Sunday at 11:00, 12:30 and 17:30.
Price: 4.25 euros.
Club Cartagena Puerto de Culturas free.
'I, the queen'.
Dramatized visit
Queen Elizabeth I will take us to the court of Castile to learn about her passionate reign.
The arrival to the throne, its marriage with Fernando II or the reconquest of Granada will be the great themes that the queen will tell us in first person.
In addition, we will know your innermost side, motherhood, your taste for fashion or your hobbies.
Place: Panoramic Elevator, Castillo de la Concepción.
Days: April (18 and 19), and May (1 and every Sunday).
Time: 12:00 hours
Price: 8 euros.
Club Cartagena Port of Cultures 4 euros.
'Cartagena, taste three cultures'.
Guided tour with gastronomic tasting
In the Castle of the Conception is the reproduction of decisive documents of the history of Spain signed by the Catholic Monarchs: the edict of expulsion of the Jews of 1492 or the document where Cartagena and its port is annexed to Castile.
You will arrive at the Museum of the Roman Theater, bordering the church of Santa María la Vieja, where medieval homes were found, finishing the route with a gastronomic tasting.
Departure: Panoramic Lift.
Includes: Castillo de la Concepción, Isabel la Católica exhibition and Museo del Teatro Romano.
Days: April (15, 16 and 17) and every Saturday in May and June.
Time: 11:30 am
Price: 14 euros individual, 12 euros reduced and Club Cartagena Port of Cultures 7 euros.
'The adventure of Columbus'.
Teatralized Route
A great adventure guided by Christopher Columbus on a maritime route, where the sailor awaits us in the castle to begin a journey that will make us discover new worlds.
A fun family route that ends with a boat trip through the bay of Cartagena.
Departure: Panoramic Lift.
Includes: Castillo de la Concepción, exhibition of Isabel la Católica and touristic boat ride.
Days: July 20, August (3, 15, 17, 31) and September (7 and 14).
Time: 11:30 am
Price: 14 euros individual, 12 euros reduced and Club Cartagena Port of Cultures 7 euros.
'Knights and Princesses'.
Children's activity
The youngest will become knights and princesses of the court, disguising themselves with period costumes, to find out the intrigues that the castle hides, in search of the mysterious marks of the stonemasons.
Place: Panoramic Elevator, Castillo de la Concepción.
Days: Sundays of June.
Time: 11:30 am
Price: 5 euros.
Club Cartagena Port of Cultures 2.5 euros per child.
Medieval dinner with theatrical show.
Themed dinner
A dinner inspired by Renaissance flavors in the Castillo de la Concepción, where the port and the illuminated city envelop a theatrical spectacle that will make us travel to the past living a unique experience.
Place: Castillo de la Concepción, access by the Panoramic Lift.
Days: Friday, July 12 and Friday, September 6.
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Price: 55 euros.
This program will be extended during Holy Week, where guided routes will be reinforced due to the high demand by tourists during those dates.
Tickets can be purchased on the website www.cartagenapuertodeculturas.com.
And in the centers and museums of Cartagena Port of Cultures.
Information telephone 968500093.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena
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