[Columbia] colonial city of Cartagena
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andrew8883
The historic center of Cartagena, "The Walled City", was declared a National Heritage of Colombia in 1959, while in 1984, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee included it on the world heritage list as "Port, Fortress and Monumental Ensemble of Cartagena de Indias». Also during the Spanish domination, Cartagena had a crucial role as a commercial center and shipping port for the treasures of the Crown. Its main heritage and attraction is its extraordinary military architecture, characterized by solid walls and castles to defend it from pirates, corsairs, and of armies that in their time
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Shiro from Slowly
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We’ve added a new stamp called “Walls of Cartagena”, featuring the main gate with the iconic yellow Torre del Reloj (Clock Tower). Thanks for your suggestion! 😊
Yann2
andrew8883, thank you, this is a lovely idea for a new Location stamp!
Well done. From the Wikipedia page for Cartagena :
"The historic center is surrounded by 11 kilometers of defensive walls. These were complemented by fortifications along the coast, making Cartagena a militarily impregnable city. The walls, made in several stages, were designed to protect the city from continual pirate attacks, was built between 1614 and 1796."
Wow.
And it's a UNESCO listed site!
"UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official name Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena
Type Cultural
Criteria iv, vi
Designated 1984 (8th session)"
Thank you. Lovely city, and many nice photos on the Wikipedia page.