Castillo de la Concepción & Panoramic Lift
Castillo de la Concepción / Ascensor Panorámico
A medieval castle at the highest point of the old town. Ride a 45-meter panoramic lift to the top for views of the Roman theater, the harbor and the naval base.
The castle was begun in the 13th century and now serves as Cartagena's ancient history interpretation center. Torres Park, where the castle sits, has peacocks and viewing platforms, and the view down over the Roman theater is best from here. The panoramic lift runs directly from the old town, and a combined ticket for the lift and castle costs about 5 to 6 euros, or you can walk uphill. You can also buy the Cartagena Port Heritage combined ticket to visit several sites.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:30 (extended in summer); some sections closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Civil War Air-Raid Shelter Museum
- Casa de la Fortuna
- Roman Theatre of Cartagena
- National Museum of Underwater Archaeology (ARQVA)
- Calle Mayor & Modernist Buildings
- Roman Forum District (Molinete)
- Punic Wall Interpretation Centre
- Naval Museum of Cartagena (Peral Submarine)