La calle del Carmen de Cartagenatradición y sostenibilidad

Abstract

The essence of cities is usually measured by its streets, in this case, one that most represents the evolution of the city of Cartagena, is Carmen St., located between the Murcia’s door into the wall of Antonelli and Madrid’s door into the wall of Charles III, nowadays in the historic center of the city. Until the early twentieth century, it was the only exit of the walled city to the north. Indeed, it development as one of the most commercial street of the city. Besides, this street has important architectural examples of the eclectic and art nouveau time, result of the economic growth united to the mining industry. Later years with crowded urban and architectural movements, some of the buildings, have been demolished by their conservation status, for lack of architectural interest or lack of adequate protection. In turn, there are buildings that have been preserved in whole or in part, retaining walls, stairs, porches or skylights as the Dorda House or Pedreño House. So we have a street that highlights the evolution and growth, preserving the commercial flavor of tradition and plotting an example of sustainability for the city.