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Castillo de San Felipe

Castillo de San felipe
photo by: Sergio David Gonzalez Cely

The historic Spanish Fortress "Castillo de San Felipe De Barajas," majestically stands guard on a hillside overlooking the city and harbor.

In Cartagena there are a handful of impressive Spanish forts, including the 17th-century Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, undoubtedly the greatest and strongest fortress ever built by the Spaniards in their colonies.

Cartagena was founded in 1533 by Spanish Conquistador Explorers led by Pedro de Heredia. Within months of their landing, they had decimated and enslaved the indigenous native Calamari tribe of Indians and became more..

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San Felipe de Barajas

Outside the walls is the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas a fortress that survived attacks by pirates and other adventurers following in Drake’s footsteps. Note the statue of Blas de Lezo the one-armed one-legged one-eyed hero of Cartagena’s successful defense against the British Admiral Vernon in 1741.

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Museo del Oro.

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Convento de la Popa

The Convento de la Popa is a 400-year-old monastery built on the foundations of a razed Indian temple. The monastery which sits on a 500-ft/150-m hill contains a statue of the Virgin of Candelaria who is credited with delivering the city from the ravages of disease and pirates. On 2 February candle-bearing processions wind their way to the monastery to honor the Virgin’s feast day. A more musical festival takes place in early March when Caribbean musicians gather in the city for the Caribbean Music Festival.

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San Fernando

Other sights include the fortress San Fernando guarding the approaches to Cartagena Bay; San Sebastian de Pastelillo one of the oldest fortresses;

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Bodegon de la Candelaria

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