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10 Instagram spots around Cartagena
Cartagena’s old walls, plazas and neighbourhood streets make a varied set of photo subjects. These ten ideas move between fortifications, churches and colourful details.
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Torre del Reloj
The clock tower marks an entrance to the walled city. Step back to include its arches, then try a closer frame centred on the clock.
Search Google MapsCastillo San Felipe de Barajas
The fort’s sloping walls and layered ramparts make a strong geometric subject. Look for a viewpoint that separates the stone structure from the sky.
Search Google MapsCartagena City Walls
Cartagena’s fortifications trace the edge of the historic city. Use a length of wall as a leading line, with the sea or an old sentry box beyond.
Search Google MapsGetsemaní
Getsemaní offers a change of scene from the walled centre. Look along a neighbourhood street for colour, doors and balconies rather than trying to capture everything.
Search Google MapsPlaza de Santo Domingo
The Plaza de Santo Domingo sits beside its namesake church. Let the square provide space in the foreground and place the church façade towards one side.
Search Google MapsIglesia de Santo Domingo
The golden façade of the Iglesia de Santo Domingo stands beside the plaza. A simple front-facing composition keeps attention on its shape and colour.
Search Google MapsCartagena Cathedral
The cathedral near Parque Bolívar provides a monumental architectural subject. Look for a street or plaza angle that shows its façade within the historic centre.
Search Google MapsLas Bóvedas
At Las Bóvedas, a sequence of arches and vaults offers a natural pattern. Shoot along the row to emphasise repetition and the depth of the structure.
Search Google MapsPalacio de la Inquisición
This historic palace in the old centre offers detailed colonial architecture. Try a close view of its entrance before making a wider image of the building.
Search Google MapsPortal de los Dulces
The Portal de los Dulces faces the clock tower. Use the arcade to frame a colourful market detail, or turn the repeated arches into the main subject.
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