The Walled City was initially built by the Spanish and has been beautifully preserved by the local. The old town with its cobbled alleys, beautiful balcony decorated with flowers and vibrantly coloured colonial architecture, is the most cherished treasure of Cartagena, and what makes it unique is that the area surrounded by Las Murallas, the thick walls built to protect the town against enemies back in 16th – 17th centuries. Continue reading “Cartagena Old City”