The 7 Most Famous Places To Visit In Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena de Indias is the most important tourist destination in Colombia and one of the most outstanding and recognized tourist sites in the world! You can find fun places, amazing beaches and you can buy nice souvenirs from this visit.This is considered a great cultural and artistic city.
1)San Felipe Castle
This castle is very old as it was built in 1536 by the Spanish. It is very important and recognized because years ago it was attacked by France. Today it is an attraction for all people and it is the place of important events such as marriages or ceremonies.
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2) Clock Tower
This tower became the main entry to the city in 1631.This tower has the most important statue of “Pedro de Heredia,” the founder of Cartagena de Indias.
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3) Zenu Gold Museum
You can find the most beautiful figures made of gold and ceramic created by the indigenous culture “Zenu.” This museum has 41 pieces in ceramic and 57 in gold. It is open all week from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm and sometimes the admission is free.
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4) Inquisition Palace
This building is an example of typical Colombian architecture and the oldest building in Cartagena. For many years, there were prisons and torture chambers inside this palace.
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5) Plaza and Church of San Pedro
It is one of the oldest churches in this city created in 1580. Around it you can find shops for people who want to buy clothes or souvenirs from this church, and is recognized as a Catholic Colombian temple.
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6)Rosario Islands
These islands are about an hour from Cartagena. It is one of the most visited islands in Colombia by people from all countries and it is a beautiful place to spend vacation. You can fish, dive, take beautiful pictures under the sea with fish and corals.There are a variety seafood to try.
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7)Walls of Cartagena
These walls, were built by Spain for the defense of the city since France, England and pirates wanted to have the power over it and conquer, also years ago they used it to separate the rich people from the poor. Now it is a beautiful place to see the city, all the sea, and take beautiful pictures.
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