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  • treasureAK
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    UNESCO prevents this statue from removal

    Yes, this is disgusting. Our guide told us the people of Cartegena rose up and wanted to take down this statue as they were inspired by what was happening in America. BUT were told since Cartegena was...

    Reviewed on Mar 22, 2023
  • TAMAN1951
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    Founding father

    Nice statue in the center of the square honoring one of the founding fathers of Cartagena. Not much to see or do here but worth a visit due to historical significance.

    Reviewed on Sep 14, 2022
  • Bozeman-Dublin
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    Historic Figure

    Nice statue in the centre of Plaza de los Coches of one of the founding fathers of Cartagena. It is right by the Clock Rower and Puer ta de Reloj opposite the beautiful arcade buildings that now house...

    Reviewed on Jul 25, 2022
  • Robert S
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    Monument to the colonial founder of Cartegena

    Pedro was a conquistador who fought natives and founded the city in 1533. Everyone knows this statue because it is located in one the heaviest traveled sections of the city. It is right behind the Cl...

    Reviewed on May 30, 2020
  • midwaytoheaven
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    Historic Statue of the "City Founder"... A Conquistador! What?

    Sorry, I am a bit amazed and shocked that this statue is here as a tribute to an invading Spanish Conquistador as the"founder of the city". What? This guy committed incredible atrocities, pillaged and...

    Reviewed on Jan 16, 2020
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