The Vaults

This structure has 47 arches, 23 vaults and was one of the last constructions of Cartagena´s defensive system during the Colonial times. They are located between Santa Clara and Santa Catalina Forts, were built between 1793 and 1796 and were used as a gun and supplies deposit. Afterwards, during the republican times, the vaults were used as a jail. Currently, the vaults are handcrafts stores and one of the most visited places around the city.

Address: Old Town