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The “Old Shoes” monument is a realist sculpture that sits behind the San Felipe Castle and is a tribute to one of Cartagena’s greatest poets, Luis Carlos López. In his poem, “To My Native City”, he serenades his beloved home, praising and adoring her and her history. In the last [...]
Even though the most popular attractions of Cartagena are the Walled City, its historical center, and the streets that remind visitors of the colonial past, Boca Grande is becoming a focal point for visitors and is a stark contrast to the old city. It [...]
As one of the most important ports in the West Indies, Cartagena is fortified with an outstanding example of military architecture from the 16th-18th centuries. It was the most extensive in the New World and one of the most complete which is why the “Old City”, fort, and nearby monuments were recognized [...]
Early on in its history, Cartagena became a city of great importance because its bay was an almost perfect natural harbor. During the colonial period, the site became one of main the terminals the Spanish used to ship their treasure fleets that moved the plunder of the Americas back to Spain. For [...]
Catalina was a young daughter of a native chief when she was taken prisoner by the Spanish not far from Cartagena shortly after the New World was discovered. She was sold to a high-ranking Spanish official who baptized her, educated her, and taught her Spanish. Later, the eventual founder of Cartagena, Don [...]
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