The Museo Salzillo, which is located on Plaza San Agustin, (968/291-893) features the fascinating collection of Francisco Salzillo's haunting yet brilliant polychrome carvings. This is an extremely interesting site, and these figures are carried every Easter during the religious processions.

Perhaps the best way to see the historical sites of Cartagena is through the Puerto de Culturas (Calle Gispert 10, 968/500-093, www.puertoculturas.com/english/epc0101.htm), an association of several of the top sites in the city. Included in the "Puerto" are the Castillo de la Concepción; the Punic Wall Experience, an exhibit incorporating a surviving section of the Carthaginian-era wall that focuses on Cartagena's ancient past; the Spanish Civil War Shelters, a museum built out of a former air raid shelter; and a handful of other points of interest. Full fares for admission range from 2 € or 3 € for single exhibits to 19.5 € for a comprehensive pass.