Casa de la Fortuna, Region of Murcia, Spain
4.5 (196 reviews) Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Ranking #12 in Municipality of Cartagena Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Good Basement Museum
The Fortuna House will take you to the domestic environment of the Roman Cartagena during the first century. The different rooms that formed the house, the dining room where the family celebrated the banquets, the salon in which the lord of the house received his visitors or to the bedrooms and private part of the house. Their objects of personal adornment, chandeliers, dishes, among others, will help you understand the fashions and customs of the time. At the same time, you will be able to admire the beauty of its murals and mosaics with a variety of reasons such as the Swan - image of the house -, swastikas, flowers or pomegranates. All laden with a great mythological symbolism.
Address
Plaza de Risueno 14, 30202 Cartagena, Municipality of Cartagena Spain
Mobile
Website
http://www.cartagenapuertodeculturas.com/ficha
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 4:08
User Ratings
4.5 based on (196 reviews)
Reviews
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5ransclan 5:00 PM Apr 14, 2015
Glimpse of History
This site was difficult to find, however we persevered and were rewarded with an excellent example of life in Roman times. The house and street are clearly described and visible from the walkways. The frescoes and tiled floors are very well preserved. The entrance cost was minimal; 3 Euros each and the staff are extremely friendly and informative. The fellow at the desk suggested going to the end of the museum and working backwards saying that the informative text at the beginning of the tour would make more sense - he was right. We had been to Ephesus and missed seeing the Terraced Homes and were told this sight would be similar. Well worth the visit!
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4DisneyDarwin 5:00 PM Jun 1, 2022
Excellent reproduction/restoration of a Roman home
This doesn't take very long, but it gives you a nice feel of how the well-to-do lived in Roman times. Multiple room with enough artifacts, furnishings and such to help understand the home and residents. There's enough English information to explain what you are looking at.
