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We invite you to visit Cartagena and discover the wonderful places that the city hides among its small colonial streets. Welcome to the cultural Cartagena.
San Felipe de Barajas Castle is a fortification located in the city of Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. Its real name is Fort of San Felipe de Barajas. It is located on a hill called San Lázaro and was built in 1657 during the Spanish colonial era. He suffered constant attacks by the English and French, with the French commander Baron de Pointis who took the castle in mid 1697.
In 1984, Unesco included the historic center of the city of Cartagena de Indias, all its fortifications and the San Felipe de Barajas castle on the list of World Heritage Sites.1 It is considered one of the seven wonders of Colombia, recognition that accredits him as one of the largest structures built in Colombian territory.
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Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
17-85 Calle 32San Felipe de Barajas Castle is a fortification located in the city of Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. Its real name is Fort of San Felipe de Barajas. It is located on a hill called San Lázaro and was built in 1657 during the Spanish colonial era. He suffered constant attacks by the English and French, with the French commander Baron de Pointis who took the castle in mid 1697.
In 1984, Unesco included the historic center of the city of Cartagena de Indias, all its fortifications and the San Felipe de Barajas castle on the list of World Heritage Sites.1 It is considered one of the seven wonders of Colombia, recognition that accredits him as one of the largest structures built in Colombian territory.
The Puerta del Reloj, Torre del Reloj or Boca del Puente is the main city gate of the historic center of Cartagena de Indias, in Colombia and the original entrance of the fortified city. It is located between Plaza de Independencia and Plaza de los Coches.
Its name responds to the clock with which it was crowned in the early eighteenth century. While the name of Boca del Puente is due to the fact that during the colonial period, a drawbridge was built at the foot of the San Anastasio canal, which linked the walled city with the legendary Getsemaní neighborhood. In addition the bridge served as a defense of the city, since in case of enemy attack, it was raised to prevent access by pirates and buccaneers.
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Torre del Reloj
24-66 Cra. 8The Puerta del Reloj, Torre del Reloj or Boca del Puente is the main city gate of the historic center of Cartagena de Indias, in Colombia and the original entrance of the fortified city. It is located between Plaza de Independencia and Plaza de los Coches.
Its name responds to the clock with which it was crowned in the early eighteenth century. While the name of Boca del Puente is due to the fact that during the colonial period, a drawbridge was built at the foot of the San Anastasio canal, which linked the walled city with the legendary Getsemaní neighborhood. In addition the bridge served as a defense of the city, since in case of enemy attack, it was raised to prevent access by pirates and buccaneers.
The temple is part of a set of religious buildings that is complemented by the Cloister of San Pedro Claver and the archaeological museum. It was built between 1580 and 1654, under the parameters of colonial constructions. It was originally known as the church of San Juan de Dios, since 1622 it was called the church of San Ignacio de Loyola and nowadays it is called San Pedro Claver.
Due to its historical significance, architectural and cultural value, the temple was declared a National Monument on November 2, 1995.
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Församlingen San Pedro Claver
30-01 Cra. 4The temple is part of a set of religious buildings that is complemented by the Cloister of San Pedro Claver and the archaeological museum. It was built between 1580 and 1654, under the parameters of colonial constructions. It was originally known as the church of San Juan de Dios, since 1622 it was called the church of San Ignacio de Loyola and nowadays it is called San Pedro Claver.
Due to its historical significance, architectural and cultural value, the temple was declared a National Monument on November 2, 1995.
Convent established from the 16th century in the city of Cartagena de Indias, in Colombia. His canonical name was "Convent of San Daniel".
Until the 19th century it maintained a community of friars of the Order of Preachers or Dominicans. Then the building was expropriated and delivered to the diocese of Cartagena, serving as a seminary, college and then institute of fine arts. It was recently restored. It is one of the most important tourist sites in the city.
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Santo Domingo Church
33-60 Cra. 3Convent established from the 16th century in the city of Cartagena de Indias, in Colombia. His canonical name was "Convent of San Daniel".
Until the 19th century it maintained a community of friars of the Order of Preachers or Dominicans. Then the building was expropriated and delivered to the diocese of Cartagena, serving as a seminary, college and then institute of fine arts. It was recently restored. It is one of the most important tourist sites in the city.
Historical park with a statue commemorating Simón Bolivar the liberator of America and surrounded by ancient constructions, such as the Palace of the Inquisition, by the Cathedral, the government of the department of Bolívar, the Gold Museum and the Palace of the Inquisition. Key point of the walled center.
It is one of the most emblematic parks in the city, ideal for enjoying dance groups and typical music.
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Bolivar-parken
Historical park with a statue commemorating Simón Bolivar the liberator of America and surrounded by ancient constructions, such as the Palace of the Inquisition, by the Cathedral, the government of the department of Bolívar, the Gold Museum and the Palace of the Inquisition. Key point of the walled center.
It is one of the most emblematic parks in the city, ideal for enjoying dance groups and typical music.
The Cathedral of Cartagena is a majestic place with a unique attractive beauty that is characterized by its luxurious decoration. Marble altars, images and canopies covered in gold are present.
The altar is of neoclassical style, carved in wood with a delicate golden finish.
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Cartagena katedral, Colombia
Carrera 4The Cathedral of Cartagena is a majestic place with a unique attractive beauty that is characterized by its luxurious decoration. Marble altars, images and canopies covered in gold are present.
The altar is of neoclassical style, carved in wood with a delicate golden finish.
Museum of modern art with two levels that specializes in Latin American painters of the 1950s.
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Museo de Arte Moderno
69b69 Cl. 31Museum of modern art with two levels that specializes in Latin American painters of the 1950s.
Residence turned into a museum dedicated to the former Colombian president elected several times and writer of the national anthem of Colombia.
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Casa Museo Rafael Nunez
41-89 Cra. 2Residence turned into a museum dedicated to the former Colombian president elected several times and writer of the national anthem of Colombia.
This church is located in the Getsemaní neighborhood, in the square that bears the same name. Its construction was around 1600, with the argument of the need for a church that was closer to the gemanicences, that by living outside the walled city, were far from the Cathedral and the blessings of the Catholic church.
Inspired by the Cathedral, it is the second oldest temple in Cartagena and is dedicated to the Holy Trinity, therefore, it is architecturally similar. Its simple exterior hides its fascinating interior columns and ornamentation with Mudejar coffered ceilings in the presbytery. Without a doubt, another one of the temples that you should know when visiting Cartagena.
Church of the Holy Trinity
#25 Cra. 10This church is located in the Getsemaní neighborhood, in the square that bears the same name. Its construction was around 1600, with the argument of the need for a church that was closer to the gemanicences, that by living outside the walled city, were far from the Cathedral and the blessings of the Catholic church.
Inspired by the Cathedral, it is the second oldest temple in Cartagena and is dedicated to the Holy Trinity, therefore, it is architecturally similar. Its simple exterior hides its fascinating interior columns and ornamentation with Mudejar coffered ceilings in the presbytery. Without a doubt, another one of the temples that you should know when visiting Cartagena.
Statue in honor of the legendary India Catalina, an indigenous woman who was kidnapped and taken to live to Spain by Pedro de Heredia, where she learned the customs of the Spaniards and returned to Cartagena as a Spanish translator.
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India Catalina Park
C32Statue in honor of the legendary India Catalina, an indigenous woman who was kidnapped and taken to live to Spain by Pedro de Heredia, where she learned the customs of the Spaniards and returned to Cartagena as a Spanish translator.
The famous pink sea or red sea of Colombia is located halfway between Cartagena and Barranquilla, in the Galerazamba district, Santa Catalina, Bolívar.
This place is closely linked to the history of India Catalina, that young woman who served as a guide to the founder of the Heroic and whose sculpture today is the emblem of the city.
Galerazamba is 65 kilometers from Cartagena de Indias, about 1 hour away. From Barranquilla, there are 69 kilometers that are traveled in 1 hour and 15 minutes. From one place or another, access is not complicated at all.
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Galerazamba
The famous pink sea or red sea of Colombia is located halfway between Cartagena and Barranquilla, in the Galerazamba district, Santa Catalina, Bolívar.
This place is closely linked to the history of India Catalina, that young woman who served as a guide to the founder of the Heroic and whose sculpture today is the emblem of the city.
Galerazamba is 65 kilometers from Cartagena de Indias, about 1 hour away. From Barranquilla, there are 69 kilometers that are traveled in 1 hour and 15 minutes. From one place or another, access is not complicated at all.
The Totumo Volcano is a volcanic cone full of mud, which is located in the rural area of the municipality of Santa Catalina, in the Caribbean Region of Colombia, next to the Ciénaga del Totumo and near the border with the department of Atlántico.
Located in Loma de Arena, 10 kilometers from the Salinas de Galerazamba, this natural place is one of the biggest attractive tourist sites near to Cartagena.
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El Totumo
The Totumo Volcano is a volcanic cone full of mud, which is located in the rural area of the municipality of Santa Catalina, in the Caribbean Region of Colombia, next to the Ciénaga del Totumo and near the border with the department of Atlántico.
Located in Loma de Arena, 10 kilometers from the Salinas de Galerazamba, this natural place is one of the biggest attractive tourist sites near to Cartagena.