Lifesaving the tourist of Cartagena

The sea breeze and the sunsets that transform the colors of the facades of houses over 400 years bewitch visitors in Cartagena de Indias. This city, Historical Heritage, with colonial treasures was founded in 1533 by Pedro de Heredia, preserves the colonial architecture of its buildings and the most complete set of fortifications in South America.

Cartagena, Colombia adds to the charm of its colonial, republican and modern architecture, the attractions of a vibrant nightlife, cultural festivals, lush scenery, magnificent beaches, excellent cuisine and an important tourist infrastructure. It is a fantastic city that holds the secrets of history in its walls and balconies, in its buildings and its narrow stone paths.

Framed by a beautiful bay, Cartagena de Indias is one of the most beautiful and preserved American cities.

The Castle of San Felipe:

The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is situated on UN hill called San Lazaro and was built in 1536 by the Spanish. He suffered constant attacks by the British and French, being French commander who took the castle Pointis a mid 1697. Throughout its history, military fortification has undergone several renovations. Today it serves as a tourist attraction of the UN and is the site of important

events and social gatherings. In April 2012 was the site of the Welcome Dinner at the Celebration of the VI Summit of the Americas. In 1984, UNESCO included the historic center of the city of Cartagena de Indias, all of its fortifications and the Castle of San Felipe de Barajas Inside the List of World Heritage. He is considered one of the Seven Wonders of Colombia, one of the largest structures built in Colombian territory. It is part of the cultural, historical and heritage Colombia. The castle of San Felipe de Barajas was given in 1536 by Spanish soldiers and African slaves. Materials typical of the time as brick and rock, and geographic location (Hill of San Lazaro) were used due to the excellent elevation of the ground (meters Forty above the sea) was the most strategic place of the city for the military defense. Thanks to a considerable height This, it could be seen any enemy movement and consequently f is minimized reaction time on any attempted invasion.

Old Boots: 

Passing near the Castle of San Felipe, we discovered one of the most original monuments: Old boots. Two huge boots made in bronze placed in the honor of a poet of Cartagena, Luis Carlos Lopez, author of a famous composition.

The vaults:

They are located between the Strong and Santa Catalina and Santa Clara and are part of the wall of Cartagena. Located in the San Diego in the historic center.

Las Bovedas as now know them, were the last project gestated by the Cologne within the walled city and has 47 arches and 23 vaults. Built for military purposes at the time of independence served prison, arms depot and barracks for the Spanish military.

After restoration work today craft shops, antiques, bars and galleries which is one of the most visited places by tourists in Cartagena.

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