7 Amazing Facts about Cartagena You should Know

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Here are some interesting facts about Cartagena you should know:

1.         Cartagena is a port city located along the north coast of Colombia in the Caribbean COAST Region.

2.         Cartagena was founded in 1553 between Sinu River and Magdalena that gives access to the pockets of the new Granada.

3.         Cartagena played an active role during the colonial era in exporting Peruvian silver to Spain and for the import of enslaved Africans.

4.         Modern Cartagena is the capital city of the Bolivar Department and is the 2nd largest region and the 5th largest city in Colombia.

5.         Cartagena was named after Spain and was originally founded in June 1533. The earliest settlement around this region dates back to 4000 BC.

6.         Some of the most beautiful attractions in  Cartagena include Rosario Island, Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, Palace of the Inquisition Cartagena Historical Museum, Las Bovedas Market, Plaza Santo Domingo, Walled City Cartagena, Clock Tower, Playa Castillo Grande, Bolivar Park, etc.

7.         In 1984 the group of monuments of Cartagena was listed in the UNESCO Heritage site owing to its significant heritage and for being one of the most extensive fortifications in South America.

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