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

Bolivar Park

Photographed by James Hulse, February 4, 2023

1. Front Side - Bolivar Park Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Parque de Bolívar
Es una típica plaza estilo español y fue en la Colonia el corazón de Cartagena de Indias. Se denominó Plaza de la Catedral. En 1610, cuando se instauró el Tribunal de la Inquisición, adoptó el nombre de Plaza de la Inquisición. Fue escenario del primer Auto de Fe -o sentencia por herejía-. El 11 de noviembre de 1896 el Cabildo le cambió el nombre por el de Plaza o Parque de Bolívar. Está en medio del Palacio de la Inquisición, la Catedral de Cartagena y la Casa del Cabildo, y también le rodean el Banco de la República y el Museo del Oro de Cartagena. Actualmente, esta plaza es punto de encuentro del pueblo cartagenero y lugar de peregrinaje turístico.

Monumento Nacional (D) - Decreto 1911 2-11-1995

Parque de Bolivar
Fotografia Harvin Lewis

English:
This typical Spanish style plaza was the heart of Cartagena de Indias in the colonial times. It was named Plaza de la Catedral. In 1610, when the Court of the Inquisition was established, it adopted the name of Plaza de la Inquisición. The plaza was the scene of the first Act of Faith or sentence for heresy. On 11 November 1896, the Council changed its name to Plaza or Parque de Bolívar. Located in the middle of Palacio de la Inquisición, Catedral de Cartagena and Casa del Cabildo, the Plaza is also surrounded by Banco de la República and Museo del Oro de Cartagena. Currently, this square is a meeting point for Cartagena's people and a place of pilgrimage for tourists.

Reverso:
El centro histórico de Cartagena, «La Ciudad Amurallada», fue declarada Patrimonio Nacional de Colombia en el año 1959, mientras que, en 1984, el Comité del Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la UNESCO la incluyó en la lista del patrimonio mundial como «Puerto, Fortaleza y Conjunto Monumental de Cartagena de Indias». Su principal patrimonio y atracción es la extraordinaria arquitectura militar que posee, caracterizada por las sólidas murallas y castillos para defenderla de piratas, corsarios y de ejércitos que, en su época, buscaban el saqueo de riquezas acumuladas por el comercio de valiosas mercancías y de esclavos. Esta vieja ciudadela encerrada en murallas, casas coloniales que resaltan con el color de las flores colgadas en cada uno de sus balcones, pequeñas plazuelas, cúpulas renacentistas y techos en teja de barro y paredes gruesas de aquellos hogares que hoy muestran una ciudad con tradición.

Monumento Nacional (D) - Decreto 1911 2-11-1995

English:
The historic center of Cartagena, "The Walled City", was declared a National Heritage of Colombia in 1959 and, in 1984, the Committee of World Heritage of UNESCO included it on the World Heritage List as «Port, Fortress and Monumental Complex of Cartagena de Indias». Its main attraction and heritage is the extraordinary military architecture that is characterized by solid walls and castles built to defend from pirates, privateers and armies that, at the time, sought to plunder the riches accumulated from the trade of slaves and goods. This old wall-enclosed citadel, with its small squares, renaissance-style domes, clay tile roofs, thick walls, and colonial houses that highlight the color of the flowers hanging on each of their balconies, show us a city with tradition.

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Turistico, Histórico y Cultural de Cartagena de Indias.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Law Enforcement • Parks & Recreational Areas • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is November 11, 1896.

Location. 10° 25.396′ N, 75° 33.06′ W. Marker is in Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, in Municipio de Cartagena. It is in El Centro. It can be reached from the intersection of Parque de Bolívar and Calle 34, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located at the eastern entrance to the Bolívar Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Parque de Bolívar 2000, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar 130001, Colombia. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Caribbean Sea,

in South America,

in a Andean South America country,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Simón Bolívar Monument (a few steps from this marker); The Cathedral Basilica Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Reverse Side - Bolivar Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 4, 2023

2. Reverse Side - Bolivar Park Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); Pantaleon German-Ribon Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of the Republic Building (within shouting distance of this marker); House of the Inquisition Historical Museum of Cartagena (within shouting distance of this marker); Proclamation Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Burn! / La Quemada (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); San Pedro Claver Parish and Sanctuary (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cartagena de Indias.

Also see . . . Simón Bolívar. Wikipedia

Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios[b] (24 July 1783 – 17 December 1830) was a Venezuelan military and political leader who led what are currently the countries of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Panama and Bolivia to independence from the Spanish Empire. He is known colloquially as El Libertador, or the Liberator of America.

(Submitted on February 12, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Bolivar Park and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 4, 2023

3. The view of the Bolivar Park and Marker

The Simón Bolivar statue at the center of the park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 4, 2023

4. The Simón Bolivar statue at the center of the park

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