Villa of San Pedro Alejandrino was founded in the early 17th century by a Catholic priest in honor of the Spanish martyr Pedro Godoy. It is located in Santa Marta, Colombia.

History of Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino

The South American hero and liberator, Simón Bolívar, spent his last days here until his death in 1830.

An internal garden is situated within the main house, which is divided into 13 quarters or rooms, including the Oratorio or Chapel, Main Room, and the Alcove.

Adjacent to the villa is a botanical garden, which houses many interesting plant species belonging to tropical dry forests. A statue of Simón Bolívar by sculptor Pedro Montarsolo stands at the center of the garden.

Today the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino stands as a museum and hosts many temporary exhibitions. Also, its garden was turned into a botanical garden.

Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino Location

Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino Address: Av. del Libertador – Sector San Pedro Alejandrino, Magdalena, Colombia. Get help with directions using the map provided below:

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The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a castle/fortress located in Cartagena, Columbia. It’s named in honor of Philip IV, king of Spain.

Castillo San Felipe de Barajas History

One of the finest examples of Spanish military engineering in the New World, the San Felipe de Barajas Castle was built and rebuilt over a 200-year period, beginning shortly after the founding of Cartagena in 1533.

The first building phase was carried out just 3 years after Cartagena’s foundation in 1536. It was then significantly extended 121 years later in 1657. Castillo San Felipe de Barajas underwent a third major extension and restoration in 1763.

During its colorful history, the castle defended Cartagena against numerous pirates attempting to seize some of the New World treasures destined for Spain.

In 1697 it fell on an attack by the French. In 1741 when the British army attacked Cartagena, San Felipe de Barajas was defended by the famous Spanish admiral Blas de Lezo.

The features of the castle include vantage points for artillery, underground galleries, and gunpowder warehouses. The castle also contains numerous tunnels that were used to distribute provisions and evacuate the inmates.

Visitor Information

Along with the historic Cartagena, the San Felipe de Barajas Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Visitors can enjoy a panoramic vista of the city from the high ramparts of the castle. The entrance fee to the castle is $5, and students and children have 50% off.

Castillo San Felipe de Barajas Location

Castillo San Felipe de Barajas Address: Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia. Get help with directions using the map provided below:

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Construction on the Capitolio Nacional in Bolívar Square began in 1847, but political upheavals kept it from being completed until 1926.

Capitolio Nacional History

The National Capitol is the meeting place for both houses of the Congress of Colombia.

The Elliptic Chamber of the Capitol building contains a mural, created in the fresco style, depicting Simón Bolívar and Franciso de Paula Santander (Bolívar’s associate) leaving the Cucuta Congress during the creation of Gran Colombia (a short-lived Colombian Republic that existed from 1819 to 1831).

The National Capitol of Bogota was designed by Danish architect, Thomas Reed.

Capitolio Nacional Location

Capitolio Nacional Address: Carrera 8, Bogotá, Colombia. Get help with directions using the map provided below:

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