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Las Bóvedas

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Las Bóvedas are a structure in the Old City of Cartagena in Colombia, attached to the walls. The Caribbean Sea is visible from the top of the structure. They were built as dungeons. They are located between the forts of Santa Clara and Santa Catalina.

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Walls of Cartagena

Cl. de la Serrezuela, San Diego, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Monumento Torre del Reloj

Boca del Puente, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

La Serrezuela Mall

Cra. 11 #39-21, San Diego, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Mallplaza Cartagena - El Castillo

Av. Pedro De Heredia #Carrera 13, Playon Del Blanco, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Monumento India Catalina

Av. Venezuela, La Matuna, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Plaza de Santo Domingo

Cl. 35, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

Calle Del Torno #39-29, San Diego, Cartagena de Indias, Cartagena, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Museum of Cartagena de Indias

46, Plaza de Bolivar Carrera 3 33, Bolívar, Colombia

Centenario Park

Media, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Centro Comercial Centro Uno

Av. Venezuela #8A-44, La Matuna, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Nearby restaurants

Restaurante San Valentin

centro calle Vicente Garcia, Cl. 37 #2886 6-33, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

RESTAURANTE CANDÉ Cocina 100% Cartagenera

San Diego, Cra 10, Cl. de la Serrezuela #No 39-02, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

BUENA VIDA Marisquería Caribeña & Rooftop (Cartagena)

Centro histórico, Cl. del Porvenir #Esquina, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

Alquimico

Cl. del Colegio #34-24, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Mirador Gastro Bar

Cra. 7 #32-77, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

LA BRIOCHE Centro Historico

Cl. 36 #6106, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

La Mulata

gg 4Cl. del, Cl. del Quero #9 58, San Diego, Cartagena de Indi4as, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Cuzco Cocina Peruana

Calle Santo Domingo #33-48, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Café Havana

Cra. 10 #ESQUINA, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Juan Del Mar Restaurante

Plaza de San Diego 8-12, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

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With forty-seven arches and twenty-three domes, Las Bóvedas (The Vaults) is easily one of the most architecturally interesting structures within the old city walls and was in fact, the final structure built. Constructed at the turn of the 18th century by the Spanish engineer Antonio de Arevalo, Las Bóvedas was originally intended as a munitions store for the fort and the local garrison. According to local legend, it was also eventually used as a dungeon during the civil war and due to its close proximity to the sea, prisoners would often have water to their knees at high tide. The structure is situated in the San Diego district, along the city wall between Santa Clara and Santa Catalina. These days, it's an excellent place to find souvenirs. The area is absolutely buzzing with hawkers selling everything from trinkets to hammocks and paintings.

Abdulkarim ALZarouniAbdulkarim ALZarouni

It is a good centralized place to shop for souvenirs. There are about 32 shops all in the same building so it is centralized. The only things were that a lot of the stores carried similar merchandise and their prices seemed higher than the locals in town that were selling the same stuff. I would recommend glancing here but do your due diligence and check other local vendors like nearby the park by the clock tower..they had significantly lower prices. But other than that the people were all nice and gave consistent prices when asked.

Kirubel MershaKirubel Mersha

Las Bóvedas de Cartagena son una serie de construcciones militares ubicadas en el barrio de San Diego, en la ciudad de Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. Fueron construidas entre 1792 y 1796 por orden del rey Carlos III de España con el fin de almacenar provisiones y municiones para la defensa de la ciudad. Las Bóvedas de Cartagena constan de 23 bóvedas y son consideradas una de las últimas obras militares construidas en la ciudad durante la época colonial española. Después de la independencia de Colombia, las bóvedas fueron utilizadas como cárcel y como mercado de esclavos, hasta que finalmente fueron restauradas y reutilizadas como centro comercial y turístico. Hoy en día, Las Bóvedas de Cartagena son un importante centro comercial y turístico en la ciudad, y se han convertido en un lugar muy popular para comprar artesanías, joyas y recuerdos de la ciudad. Los artículos que venden son bastante costosos comparándolas con las tiendas por fuera o vendedores artesanales que se encuentran en el resto de la ciudad. Además, las bóvedas albergan varios restaurantes y bares donde los visitantes pueden disfrutar de la comida y la bebida típica de la región mientras admiran la arquitectura y la historia del lugar. En resumen, Las Bóvedas de Cartagena son una importante atracción turística de la ciudad que combina la historia militar de la época colonial española con la actividad comercial y turística de la ciudad moderna, y son un lugar muy visitado y apreciado por turistas y locales por igual.

YESID ESPITIAYESID ESPITIA

Worth visiting. Beautiful yellow structure that is part of the defence wall. Located at the northernmost part of the walled city. The chambers occupied by the stores are deceivingly very deep. Lots of souvenir shopping options. Some shops are airconditioned and some are not. A bit pricier compare to other souvenir shops within the city. Toilets are located at the end of the structure. Lots of cars parked nearby.

leo lobarbioleo lobarbio

We made a 30 minute stop here for some shopping, and restrooms, and a bit of walking around and looking. Each of the arches is a store or maybe every two arches there is one store. So maybe 30? And all of the vendors for T-shirts, maracas, hats, all that touristy stuff, are walking in front of the shops, selling their wares. Initial prices are outrageous, however, haggling is expected.

Chris RankinChris Rankin

A lot of stores roughly the same items they sell. Therefore if can always walk down and most likely find it at another. Now some stores have unique jewelry which you can't find at other stores. Always room for bargaining. Most of the store owners are local meaning from Cartagena so feel free to ask them about places to visit. One provided me great locations for food and sights.

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With forty-seven arches and twenty-three domes, Las Bóvedas (The Vaults) is easily one of the most architecturally interesting structures within the old city walls and was in fact, the final structure built. Constructed at the turn of the 18th century by the Spanish engineer Antonio de Arevalo, Las Bóvedas was originally intended as a munitions store for the fort and the local garrison. According to local legend, it was also eventually used as a dungeon during the civil war and due to its close proximity to the sea, prisoners would often have water to their knees at high tide. The structure is situated in the San Diego district, along the city wall between Santa Clara and Santa Catalina. These days, it's an excellent place to find souvenirs. The area is absolutely buzzing with hawkers selling everything from trinkets to hammocks and paintings.

Abdulkarim ALZarouniAbdulkarim ALZarouni

It is a good centralized place to shop for souvenirs. There are about 32 shops all in the same building so it is centralized. The only things were that a lot of the stores carried similar merchandise and their prices seemed higher than the locals in town that were selling the same stuff. I would recommend glancing here but do your due diligence and check other local vendors like nearby the park by the clock tower..they had significantly lower prices. But other than that the people were all nice and gave consistent prices when asked.

Kirubel MershaKirubel Mersha

Las Bóvedas de Cartagena son una serie de construcciones militares ubicadas en el barrio de San Diego, en la ciudad de Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. Fueron construidas entre 1792 y 1796 por orden del rey Carlos III de España con el fin de almacenar provisiones y municiones para la defensa de la ciudad. Las Bóvedas de Cartagena constan de 23 bóvedas y son consideradas una de las últimas obras militares construidas en la ciudad durante la época colonial española. Después de la independencia de Colombia, las bóvedas fueron utilizadas como cárcel y como mercado de esclavos, hasta que finalmente fueron restauradas y reutilizadas como centro comercial y turístico. Hoy en día, Las Bóvedas de Cartagena son un importante centro comercial y turístico en la ciudad, y se han convertido en un lugar muy popular para comprar artesanías, joyas y recuerdos de la ciudad. Los artículos que venden son bastante costosos comparándolas con las tiendas por fuera o vendedores artesanales que se encuentran en el resto de la ciudad. Además, las bóvedas albergan varios restaurantes y bares donde los visitantes pueden disfrutar de la comida y la bebida típica de la región mientras admiran la arquitectura y la historia del lugar. En resumen, Las Bóvedas de Cartagena son una importante atracción turística de la ciudad que combina la historia militar de la época colonial española con la actividad comercial y turística de la ciudad moderna, y son un lugar muy visitado y apreciado por turistas y locales por igual.

YESID ESPITIAYESID ESPITIA

Worth visiting. Beautiful yellow structure that is part of the defence wall. Located at the northernmost part of the walled city. The chambers occupied by the stores are deceivingly very deep. Lots of souvenir shopping options. Some shops are airconditioned and some are not. A bit pricier compare to other souvenir shops within the city. Toilets are located at the end of the structure. Lots of cars parked nearby.

leo lobarbioleo lobarbio

We made a 30 minute stop here for some shopping, and restrooms, and a bit of walking around and looking. Each of the arches is a store or maybe every two arches there is one store. So maybe 30? And all of the vendors for T-shirts, maracas, hats, all that touristy stuff, are walking in front of the shops, selling their wares. Initial prices are outrageous, however, haggling is expected.

Chris RankinChris Rankin

A lot of stores roughly the same items they sell. Therefore if can always walk down and most likely find it at another. Now some stores have unique jewelry which you can't find at other stores. Always room for bargaining. Most of the store owners are local meaning from Cartagena so feel free to ask them about places to visit. One provided me great locations for food and sights.

Bikrom BorthakurBikrom Borthakur

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Monumento Torre del Reloj

La Serrezuela Mall

Mallplaza Cartagena - El Castillo

Monumento India Catalina

Plaza de Santo Domingo

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

Museum of Cartagena de Indias

Centenario Park

Centro Comercial Centro Uno

Nearby Restaurants Of Las Bóvedas

Restaurante San Valentin

RESTAURANTE CANDÉ Cocina 100% Cartagenera

BUENA VIDA Marisquería Caribeña & Rooftop (Cartagena)

Alquimico

Mirador Gastro Bar

LA BRIOCHE Centro Historico

La Mulata

Cuzco Cocina Peruana

Café Havana

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