Gran Hotel de Cartagena, Modernist hotel building in central Cartagena, Spain.
Description
Gran Hotel de Cartagena is a six-story building constructed from brick and artificial stone featuring ornamental details inspired by French and Viennese design. The structure displays characteristic modernist features throughout its facade and roofline.
History
Construction began in 1907 under architect Tomás Rico and was completed by Víctor Beltrí in 1916 for businessman Celestino Martínez Vidal. The project emerged during the height of modernism along the Spanish Mediterranean coast.
Culture
During the Spanish Civil War from 1936 to 1939, the building served as headquarters for the Unified Socialist Youth and General Militia Quarters.
Practical
The building sits on central Calle Jara 31 and is easy to locate. The original facade remains intact while the interior is now used as office space with limited visitor access.
Did you know?
The distinctive zinc dome crowning the roofline corner is often overlooked by visitors passing by. This element represents one of the most notable modernist features found in the entire Murcia region.
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