Colombia, Cartagena Old City — Willie's WEB Place

Container ship in the Port of Cartagena

Sunrise in Cartagena

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The Clock Gate, built in 1631 served as the only entrance to the historic city.

Colonial building located at the corner of Calle Portocarrero and Calle de las Carretas in the historic walled Old Town of Cartagena de Indias. [kj]

Calle del Arzobispo (Archbishop Street). It runs right through the center of the Old Town directly toward the Plaza de la Proclamation and Santa Catalina de Alejandria Cathedral. [kj]

The Cathedral of saint Catherine of Alexandria, commonly known as Cartagena Cathedral. Construction began in 1575 but it was partially destroyed by Sir Francis Drake in 1586. I was fully completed in 1612.

Interior of the Cartagena Cathedral #1 [kj]

Interior of the Cartagena Cathedral #2

Stained glass inside of the Cartagena Cathedral.

Interior of the Cartagena Cathedral #3

These beautifully costumed ladies use their charm to get tourist to take a photo and once that is done, then they request a payment for the opportunity. [kj]

Bird man in Cartagena. I am not sure if he was doing this for a fee, but it was certainly interesting to see how the birds gravitate to him without any fear. [kj]

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Starbucks - the "new" among the "old"

A view across the Cartagena harbor from the old City to the New City. [kj]

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Reminders that liberty had to be fought for. [kj]

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Cartagena Cathedral [kj]

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Caracara [kj]

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A large-scale reproduction of the reverse side of a famous British commemorative "victory" medal from 1741. There is a story to tell since there was no victory, only "fake news" of one.

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Caribbean Princess moored in the Port of Cartagena

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