Opened in 1900. Modernist. The facade is original, the rest is not, or not so much.

via google · 12/2/2023

Modernist house from 1900. Architect Víctor Beltrí's first work in Cartagena, built for an important mining entrepreneur (Serafín Cervantes), which allowed him to introduce this style to the city and to himself as a professional. Interestingly, the ground floor housed the Café España for a time, whose delicious "Suspiros" (a typical dessert) inspired maestro Antonio Álvarez to name his famous pasodoble "Suspiros de España."

via google · 4/19/2021

One of the most beautiful early 20th-century Modernist facades in Cartagena. Nothing remains of the interior (it's a bank), but it's worth stopping to observe the details of the facade and the grand entrance. Interestingly, the Café España used to be located on the ground floor of the building, whose specialty included suspiros (sweets made from egg white, sugar, and almonds). While Maestro Álvarez Alonso was in the city, he composed a score he named "Suspiros de España," inspired by the café's sweets.

via google · 4/2/2021

The Casa Cervantes is the first work of architect Victor Beltrí, built between 1897 and 1900. Today, only the facade of the building remains, as the rest has been remodeled. It serves as the headquarters of Caja Mediterránea (CAM). It is located at 11 Calle Mayor.

via google · 12/15/2019

Casa Cervantes is a building site with hording - very nice hording - in front. Nothing there any more.

via google · 10/7/2018

A grand modernist building, one of the masterpieces of architect Victor Beltrí. Completed in 1900, it's another example of the modernist houses in Cartagena built during the mining boom. Notice the details of the marble balconies, the wooden and bronze doors... A marvel.

via google · 9/22/2018