The Spanish city of Cartagena is currently awash with makeshift Romans as the city celebrates the annual Carthaginians and Romans Festival.
This spectacular festival is a remembrance of the Second Punic Wars; the foundation of the city by the Carthaginians and its capture by the Romans in 209 AD. It is an extravagant festival celebrating the rich culture and history of this charming Spanish city. There is also some light-hearted fun involved, as thousands of locals dress up as Romans and parade the streets in a party-like atmosphere.
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