Adolfo Mejía Theater (Teatro Adolfo Mejia) Cartagena de Indias – Cartagena Colombia – Cartagena de Indias Colombia – Colombia Travel Guide
Adolfo Mejía Theater, formerly called the “Teatro Heredia (Heredia Theater)”, is the most representative and important auditorium of the city, being the place where hundreds of artist have performed and left their cultural legacy.The theater has 3 levels, marble stairs, a baccarat crystal chandelier and a surrealist curtain created by the master Enrique Grau. Address: […]
Cartagena Cathedral (Catedral de Cartagena) – Cartagena Colombia – Cartagena de Indias Colombia – Colombia Travel Guide
Cartagena Cathedral is one of the most representative and ancient buildings in Cartagena it has a unique history in which pirate attacks and a collapse of its walls have left indelible traces. Construction of the Cathedral began in 1575. On Its inside you can see the high altar, made of wood and covered with gold […]
Caribbean Naval Museum (Museo Naval del Caribe) Cartagena de Indias – Cartagena Colombia – Cartagena de Indias Colombia – Colombia Travel Guide
Caribbean Naval Museum you’ll find stories, images and ancient objects related to the history of the Caribbean. Tales featuring ferocious Indians with poisoned arrows, forts, shipwrecks and battles in Cartagena , the main port of the Spanish Empire in the New World, take center stage alongside the tragic struggle for independence waged by the city […]
Historical Museum Of Cartagena (Museo Historico de Cartagena) – Palace of Inquisition – Cartagena Colombia – Cartagena de Indias Colombia – Colombia Travel Guide
Previously known as the Palacio de la Inquisición (Palace of the Inquisition) this museum was created in 1924 with the aim of exhibiting key information about the history of the city, especially related to the period of the Inquisition. Torture devices, including the gruesome breast ripper and thumb crusher are part of the museum, which […]
Zenu Gold Museum (Museo del Oro Zenu) Cartagena de Indias – Cartagena Colombia – Cartagena de Indias Colombia – Colombia Travel Guide
In Zenu Gold Museum you’ll find treasures from pre-Columbian cultures that inhabited the Caribbean plains, including ornaments made out of shell, woven plant fibers ceramics, metalwork, and vestiges of funeral ceremonies that reflect a unique culture. Address: Cll. 33 3 – 123 Centro, Plaza de Bolivar schedule: Tuesday to Friday from 10am. to 1pm. and […]
House of Marqués De Valdehoyos (Casa del Marques de Valdehoyos) Cartagena de Indias – Cartagena Colombia – Cartagena de Indias Colombia – Colombia Travel Guide
This characteristic colonial period house, where Simon Bolivar stayed on his way to Santa marta, belonged to the famous Marquis of Val Dehoyos, whose fortune came from importing flour and slaves. Its wide facade, finely carved wooden windows, spacious gardens and lounges reflect the architectural trends of the seventeenth century. Address: Cll. de la Factoria […]
Museum of The Fortifications (Museo de las Fortificaciones) Cartagena de Indias – Colombia Travel Guide
Museum Of The Fortifications (Museo de las Fortificaciones) is Located in the baluarte de Santa Catalina (bastion of St. Catalina) this museum contains interesting information about the fortifications and walls of the city, how they were built and their importance in the sixteenth and seventeenth century Cartagena. The passages that make up part of the […]
Portal of The Candies (Portal de los Dulces) Cartagena de Indias – Cartagena Colombia – Cartagena de Indias Colombia – Colombia Travel Guide
The traditional candies of the city, with their mixture of exotic ingredients, area all available in the Portal de los Dulces (Portal Of The Candies), a place where you can find panelita (milk candy with pieces of coconut), cubanitos (caramel spread in conical wafers), suspiros (meringues), melcochas (marshmallows), cocadas (coconut sweets) ande other sugary delights, […]
Clock Tower (Torre del Reloj) Cartagena de Indias Colombia – Cartagena Colombia – Cartagena de Indias Colombia – Colombia Travel Guide
As the main entrance to the walled city, The Torre del Reloj (Clock Tower) is considered one of the premier architectural symbols of Cartagena. Since it was built in 1888 it has undergone significant work involving restorations and modifications to its design and style. It also changed its name, taking as inspiration the Swiss-made clock […]
St. Theresa Square(Plaza de Santa Teresa) Cartagena de Indias – Cartagena Colombia – Cartagena de Indias Colombia – Colombia Travel Guide
Delicious food, live music and a relaxing environment are part the charm of the Plaza Santa Teresa (St. Theresa Square), a space where you’ll find important colonial buildings, bars and outdoor restaurants. Take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage, or purchase local goods in the square and its environs where you can choose from a […]