El Centro in Cartagena de Indias in Municipio de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia — Northwestern South America

San Pedro Claver Square

Photographed By James Hulse, February 4, 2023

1. San Pedro Claver Square Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Plaza de San Pedro Claver
Toma su nombre de la Iglesia y del Convento donde se encuentran los restos de San Pedro Claver. En frente del convento se encuentra un conjunto escultórico pedestre del Santo y uno de sus esclavos, frente a la iglesia se han localizado unas esculturas de Carmona. En esta plaza se realizan actividades artísticas de todo tipo (teatro, danza y música).

Plaza de San Pedro Claver
Fotografia: Harvin Lewis

English:
The square takes its name from the church and the convent where the remains of San Pedro Claver lie. In front of the convent, there is a sculpture of the Saint and one of his slaves. Opposite the church, there are sculptures by Carmona. All kinds of artistic activities (theater, dance and music) are held here.

Erected by Distrito Turistico, Histórico y Cultural de Cartagena de Indias.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Entertainment.

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10° 25.3′ N, 75° 33.037′ W. Marker is in Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, in Municipio de Cartagena. It is in El Centro. Marker is at the intersection of Calle San Pedro and Calle de San Juan de Dios, on the left when traveling south on Calle San Pedro. The marker is located in the middle of the Plaza de San Pedro Claver near the entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pl de San Pedro Claver 4-34, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar 130001, Colombia. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. San Pedro Claver Sanctuary Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); San Pedro Claver Parish and Sanctuary (within shouting distance of this marker); Bastion of San Ignacio or the Baskets (within shouting distance of this marker); San Ignacio de Loyola Bastion (within shouting distance of this marker); Burn! / La Quemada (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Aduana Square (about 120 meters away); Bank of the Republic Building (about 150 meters away); Admiral Jose Padilla (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cartagena de Indias.

Also see . . . Iglesia de San Pedro Claver, Cartagena. Wikipedia (Submitted on February 12, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the San Pedro Claver Square and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 4, 2023

2. The view of the San Pedro Claver Square and Marker

The Santuario de San Pedro Claver is opposite of the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 4, 2023

3. The Santuario de San Pedro Claver is opposite of the marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.