The document contains old pictures from Cartagena de Indias with descriptions. It includes photos of the San Felipe de Barajas Castle from 1939, considered the largest military structure built by the Spanish in the Americas. Also shown is the San Pedro Claver Church, named for the first defender of human rights in America. The Hermitage of the Goatherd built in 1885 is described as fulfilling a religious wish. The Square of the Cars is depicted as the entrance to the walled city and one of the most emblematic squares with multiple name changes throughout history. Finally, Stern Hill is pictured as home to the Lady of the Candle, considered the patron saint of Cartagena Catholics.

1. Old Pictures of Cartagena de
Indias
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2. San Felipe de Barajas Castle (1939) – San Felipe Castle is considerated the biggest military infrastructure work
made by Spanish people in America, the impregnable fortress proved its value when defending to Cartagena from
the English invasion led by Vernon in 1741.
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3. San Pedro Claver Church– Named in honor to San Pedro Claver considerated the first defender of Human Rights
in America and who gave his priestly services in this church where is the mortal rests of the autodenominated
“Slave of the slaves”
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4. Hermitage of the goatherd (Ermita del Cabrero)– Built in 1885, the Hermitage of the goatherd of the lady of
Mercedes was an idea of Mrs. Soledad Román with the objetive of make reality a religious wish. 7
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5. Square of the cars (Plaza de los Coches)– It’s the entrance door of the walled city, one of the most emblematic
squares of the city and one of that has had more names during its history.
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6. Stern Hill (Cerro de la Popa) –. This beautiful temple that is part of the fortifications of the city is the home of our
lady of the canderlaria, who is considerated as the patroness of Catholics from Cartagena
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