Urban Tourism in Cartagena

The city was founded in 1533, named after a city in Spain, and its petrochemical industry and tourism are very developed.

Cartagena is not only an important port in northern Colombia, but also a famous tourist attraction. Due to its proximity to the sea, Cartagena's long coastline, blue waters and golden beaches constitute beautiful and charming coastal scenery and become a center for tourism, summer vacation and conference. The city is surrounded by water on three sides, with beautiful scenery, and the whole city is full of green. The spires of ancient castles and churches are mixed with modern high-rise buildings in ivory and light blue, which set each other off and are full of harmonious beauty. Most of the buildings in this city were built from 17 to 19 century. They are two-story and three-story buildings in Spanish architectural style. Although these buildings are low, they are elegant and beautiful.

Cartagena is close to the Caribbean Gulf and has a very extensive defense in South America. The city is divided into three areas: one is San Pedro, where there is a cathedral and many lucia styles. The other is San Diego, a residential area for businessmen and the middle class, and Gethsemane, which has the reputation of "public places". Cartagena is a port and fortress in Colombia, with a large number of cultural relics. It is the capital and tourist attraction of Bolivarian Province.

Cartagena is an outstanding representative of 16, 17 and 18 century architectural styles. It is the most extensive and safest one in the "new world". Cartagena, Rahawa and Bo Torikka in St. John's are military fortresses on a necessary passage in the West Indies. Urban architecture has a Spanish style, surrounded by ancient city walls and many churches. The coastal defense wall of this city is built on an amphibious open space. Many palaces and churches are baroque in appearance, with balconies overlooking those narrow streets. The most famous is St. peter crawford Cathedral built in 1603, monasteries built in 16 and 17 centuries, universities built in 1827, and ancient fortresses and castles against pirates.

High-rise buildings, hotels and restaurants are scattered in colorful urban areas. With a long coastline, golden beaches and endless blue sea, the coastal scenery is beautiful and charming.