Monument to the Old Shoes
Monumento a los Zapatos Viejos
A giant pair of old shoes sculpture behind San Felipe Castle, honoring local poet Luis Carlos López.
Located on the east side of San Felipe Castle, this monument consists of a pair of giant bronze old shoes. It was inspired by the famous poem by Cartagena poet Luis Carlos López, in which he says that the attachment the city inspires is “like an old shoe.” Admission is free. It is often visited along with the castle and is a good spot for photos. Traffic is heavy nearby, so take care when crossing the road.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
- Monument to India Catalina
- Getsemaní
- Casa Museo Rafael Núñez
- Walled City & Clock Tower
- San Diego
- Convento de la Popa
- Las Bóvedas