Centro de Interpretación de la Muralla Púnica Museum

An interpretation centre in the city of Cartagena dedicated to the Punic (Carthaginian) defensive wall that once encircled the ancient settlement. The centre presents archaeological information about the city’s fortifications and early history.

Exhibition panels, explanatory displays and conserved sections of wall fabric that illustrate the construction and layout of the Punic fortifications. The centre interprets the Carthaginian period and subsequent Roman modifications to the city defences.

The original defensive wall was built during Cartagena’s Punic period before the Roman conquest; the structure was later altered and incorporated into Roman-era fortifications. The interpretation centre presents these layers of construction and their archaeological evidence.

Situated in Cartagena’s old town close to the port and other archaeological attractions, within the Region of Murcia on Spain’s southeastern coast.

• Nearby sites: Located within Cartagena’s historic centre, it is convenient to combine a visit with nearby Roman and maritime archaeological sites.

Located within the named Murcian city, the centre is typically reachable on foot from the historic core. Local buses serve the municipal centre; taxis are convenient for visitors coming from further afield. The preserved sections of wall are usually a short walk from main squares and visitor facilities.

• Start with the short introductory film, if available - it helps orient the defensive layout of the city.
• Visit late afternoon when walls catch the light and the city below has softer shadows.
• Look for conserved excavations and labeled strata; these small details illuminate Punic engineering.