The Palacio de la Inquisición is one of the city’s best examples of late colonial, civil architecture with its large, baroque-style stone entrance, external balconies facing the Plaza de Bolívar and Spanish coat of arms. This “palace” used to be the site of the Punishment Tribunal of the Holy Office beginning in 1610, but construction wasn't completed until 150 years later. Now a museum, instruments of torture, pottery, paintings, furniture, and other artifacts from both the colonial and independent eras are on display. Visitors can wander through this old palace and step back in time to chronicle the history and legend of the 17th century Spanish Inquisition.

open 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. everyday

+57 5 664 4113

Adults $5; Children $3.50

Location:
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia

Historical Building

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Created: 07 Apr 2008

Updated: 14 Apr 2008

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