Museo de las Fortificaciones and Las Murallas

Location:
Cartagena, Colombia

Museum Types:
History

By Brenda Yun

Construction of Las Murallas, the walls protecting Cartagena de Indias, began in 1586 when Bautista Antonelli, an Italian engineer, was hired to service the Spanish Crown. It was later fortified by Cristóbal de Roda in 1608, who worked particularly to build the section separating the city from the open sea. From 1631-33, Francisco de Murga worked to further protect the city on the other side in Getsemaní. Further repairs from several sieges were made in the late 17th century and into the 18th century. Still today, many of the wall’s old canons are in place, and visitors can walk around the walls themselves to get a taste of Cartagena’s military past. The museum is located next to Las Bóvedas.

Price Description: Adults $2; Children $1

Open Hours from:8:00 a.m.

Open Hours to:6:00 p.m.

Travel Skills: None

Contact Information:
Phone: +57 5 6644790