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MURALLAS DE CARTAGENA

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2024
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2024

These walls are the best preserved colonial fortifications of the continent

A walk on the walls of the old city is one of the must-do things to do during a stay in Cartagena de Indias. And it is often there that one disembarks the first day in late afternoon to benefit from the marine breeze and sumptuous sunsets. Count on at least two hours to enjoy its views of the beautiful houses of the historic center on one side and the sea on the other. These are the best preserved colonial fortifications of the continent. They were built by the best military builders of the time. Construction began after Francis Drake's attack in 1586, under the direction of the Italian engineer Bautista Antonelli. The project lasted almost two centuries, due to the devastating sea and especially the constant attacks of pirates and privateers. The greatest architects of the 17th and 18th centuries participated in the construction, which was finally completed in 1796 by the military engineer Antonio de Arevalo. The bastions are small fortifications located at strategic points along the walls. There, the artillery and all kinds of defense and observation installations were concentrated. There were a total of 23 fortifications, 16 of which still exist today. The fortifications of Santa Catalina and San Lucas on the northern defense line are the most interesting. The walls consist of a series of 47 medieval arcades and 23 vaults or dungeons capable of withstanding cannonballs.

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Visited in november 2019
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Incontournable de Cartagena, la promenade est très agréable, surtout pour admirer le coucher de soleil !
Visited in april 2019
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Très bel édifice, très bien conservé, qui encercle la vieille ville de Cartagène. De très belles balades à faire.
L'observation du coucher de soleil depuis la muraille est, tout simplement, magnifique.
Visited in june 2019
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pour l'orientation de cartagena
Cet endroit est obligatoire à visiter, de ce lieu vous aurez une facilité d'orientation pour vos balades pédestres dans la vieille vile et centre historique. mine de rien son cheminement est intéressant et vois permettra de voir et observer, le port, les rives de la mer, les bâtiments coloniaux en contrebas. Nombre de petits vendeurs aussi sur les murailles et en soirée les locaux sont là "à la fraîche".
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Visited in january 2019
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A faire tôt le matin ou le soir
Le soleil cogne sur la muraille donc privilégié cette promenade tôt le matin ou en fin d'après midi. Les touristes s'y accumulent pour le couché de soleil.
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Visited in august 2018
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A faire le soir pour admirer le coucher du soleil!

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