Clock Tower

Publish Time:2017-09-18 11:43:52Source:Corporación Turismo Cartagena de Indias

【Introduction】:Originally called “boca del puente” was built as the main entrance to the walled city and its closure ended in 1631.

Originally called “boca del puente” was built as the main entrance to the walled city and its closure ended in 1631. in 1704 this entrance has three vaults bomb-proof, but only the one in the middle was used for pedestrian transit and the ones in two sides were closed and used as gun factories. The tower that has the clock was built in 1874, and since then has become one of the main symbols of the city.