Walls of Cartagena
Murallas de Cartagena
About 11 kilometers of Spanish colonial walls encircling the old town. Watching the Caribbean sunset from the ramparts is a must.
Built by the Spanish between the 16th and 18th centuries to defend against pirates and the English, the walls encircle the old town and Getsemaní for about 11 kilometers. They are the core of the World Heritage site 'Cartagena: Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments.' You can walk the walls for free. The most popular time to visit is the evening, when watching the sunset over the sea from the area around the Baluarte de Santo Domingo bastion. Reservations are needed at the Café del Mar on the bastion. It is extremely hot during the day, so bring a hat and water.
Opening hours
Open all day (walkway on top of the city wall is free)
Nearby sights
- Plaza and Church of Santo Domingo
- Palace of the Inquisition
- Plaza de Bolívar
- Cathedral of Saint Catherine of Alexandria
- Museo del Oro Zenú
- Naval Museum of the Caribbean
- San Pedro Claver Church
- Museum of Modern Art of Cartagena