Cartagena in Colombia, the new and the old, from the fort in the late afternoon.
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Cartagena
Vendor on a bike in Cartagena, Colombia…
A step back in time
A walk through the streets of Cartagena, Colombia at night is like walking back in time.
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.
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.
Cartagena
Colourful houses like these make Cartagena a very interesting city to see.
Cartagena
Cartagena was founded by Spaniards fifty years before my hometown was established. It is interesting how similar the streets are.