A walk through the streets of Cartagena, Colombia at night is like walking back in time.
Advertisements
colombia
El convento de la popa
Situated on the highest hill of Cartagena, Colombia is a Church dedicated to the Patron Saint of the city, Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria (Our Lady of the Presentation). It was established by the Augustinian Friars in the 17th century.
Share this:
St. Peter Claver
In the 16th century, slaves were arriving by the shipload in Cartagena, Colombia. Peter Claver, a Jesuit priest, spent 40 years of his life ministering to the victims of human trafficking. This church served as his base and where he was buried.
Share this:
Cartagena
Cartagena
Cartagena was founded by Spaniards fifty years before my hometown was established. It is interesting how similar the streets are.
Share this:
Street scene
Bogota
During the time of colonization, the Spaniards built cities and towns after the pattern of their own home cities. It is also quite revealing of the close partnership between church and state in the way their institutional buildings are situated – usually fronting each other, around a square (plaza).
