The restored colonial architecture in the center of Cartagena, Colombia, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1984, is so gorgeous that the overall effect can be overwhelming. So much stone! So much color! So many balconies! When we traveled to Cartagena we particularly loved the mystery and history of the doors and windows of Cartagena, as you can see in this photo essay. Often shut to keep the Caribbean sun at bay, we couldn’t help but wonder what we’d see if we could just peek inside.
Mystery and history in the doors and windows of Cartagena, Colombia.
Mystery and history in the doors and windows of Cartagena, Colombia.
Mystery and history in the doors and windows of Cartagena, Colombia.
Mystery and history in the doors and windows of Cartagena, Colombia.
Mystery and history in the doors and windows of Cartagena, Colombia.
Mystery and history in the doors and windows of Cartagena, Colombia.
Mystery and history in the doors and windows of Cartagena, Colombia.
Mystery and history in the doors and windows of Cartagena, Colombia.
Mystery and history in the doors and windows of Cartagena, Colombia.
Mystery and history in the doors and windows of Cartagena, Colombia.
Mystery and history in the doors and windows of Cartagena, Colombia.
Mystery and history in the doors and windows of Cartagena, Colombia.
Mystery and history in the doors and windows of Cartagena, Colombia.
Mystery and history in the doors and windows of Cartagena, Colombia.
Mystery and history in the doors and windows of Cartagena, Colombia.
Mystery and history in the doors and windows of Cartagena, Colombia.
Mystery and history in the doors and windows of Cartagena, Colombia.
Mystery and history in the doors and windows of Cartagena, Colombia.
Mystery and history in the doors and windows of Cartagena, Colombia.
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Beautiful! As always, I’m more curious to see it in person. I hope the travels are going well.
Travels are going great, Jason and we hope you see Cartagena in person ASAP. We’d go back in a heartbeat.
Along with Antigua, Guatemala, Cartagena, Colombia is one of my most favorite cities in all of Latin America. Just stunning!
Gorgeous photos! While I’ve not yet visited Columbia, I find myself completely drawn into the beautiful doors of Europe, especially in Portugal.
If you’re into doors, windows, and other architectural details you will certainly get your fill in Cartagena. But before you go, remember: it’s Colombia, not Columbia!