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| '''Las Bóvedas''' (The Vaults) are a structure in the Old City of ] in ], attached to the walls. |
'''Las Bóvedas''' (The Vaults) are a structure in the Old City of ] in ], attached to the walls. The Caribbean Sea is visible from the top of the structure. They were built as ]s. They are located between the forts of ] and ]. | ||
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| The cells in the dungeon now house shops, boutiques and other businesses along the stout walls protecting the old city of ]. | The cells in the dungeon now house shops, boutiques and other businesses along the stout walls protecting the old city of ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Cartagena attractions: Las Bovedas|url=http://www.viator.com/Cartagena-attractions/Las-Bovedas/d4498-a6201|publisher=Viator|accessdate=11 December 2013}}</ref> | ||
| The ] deep in the walls were designed as storage vaults but were used as prison cells during the civil wars in the 19th century; at high tide, the unfortunate internees were up to their knees in seawater. | The ] deep in the walls were designed as storage vaults but were used as prison cells during the civil wars in the 19th century; at high tide, the unfortunate internees were up to their knees in seawater. | ||
| The 23 bombproof vaults were built between 1789 and 1795, based on Antonio de Arebalo's design. The 47 ]s were completed in 1798. The vaults were used by the Spanish Crown as a ], the same purpose used by patriot and republican forces.<ref name="Segovia">{{cite book|last1=Segovia|first1=Rodolfo|title=The Fortifications of Cartagena de Indias|date=2009|publisher=el Ancora Editores|location=Bogota|isbn=9789583601347|pages=142-147}}</ref> | |||
| These are 23 dungeons built between 1792 and 1796 in the city walls, which are more than 15 meters thick in this part. These dungeons were the last major construction carried out in colonial times and were destined for military purposes. The vaults were used by the ] as storerooms for munitions and provisions, before they became jail cells. | |||
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Today, Las Bóvedas is a popular tourist attraction because of its traditional Colombian merchandise and vast array of souvenirs. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:15, 1 May 2024
Structure in Cartagena, Colombia For the remains in Andalucia, see Las Bovedas.
Las Bóvedas (The Vaults) are a structure in the Old City of Cartagena in Colombia, attached to the walls. The Caribbean Sea is visible from the top of the structure. They were built as dungeons. They are located between the forts of Santa Clara and Santa Catalina.
Structure
The cells in the dungeon now house shops, boutiques and other businesses along the stout walls protecting the old city of Cartagena, Colombia.
The arcades deep in the walls were designed as storage vaults but were used as prison cells during the civil wars in the 19th century; at high tide, the unfortunate internees were up to their knees in seawater.
The 23 bombproof vaults were built between 1789 and 1795, based on Antonio de Arebalo's design. The 47 porticos were completed in 1798. The vaults were used by the Spanish Crown as a garrison, the same purpose used by patriot and republican forces.
Today, Las Bóvedas is a popular tourist attraction because of its traditional Colombian merchandise and vast array of souvenirs.
References
- "Cartagena attractions: Las Bovedas". Viator. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
- Segovia, Rodolfo (2009). The Fortifications of Cartagena de Indias. Bogota: el Ancora Editores. pp. 142–147. ISBN 9789583601347.
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