18 beautiful pictures of Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena's draw is more than its cobbled streets, pretty promenades and buzzing restaurant scene. It's in the people, the vibe, and the happiness you feel as you explore the city. The grid of the walled city was made for exploring on foot.
Take in the city's rich history by simply getting lost in Cartagena's 234 picturesque streets. Street vendors trundle their carts over the cobblestones, selling mango juice, cigars and hats. Tall studded doors with knockers the size of cannonballs swing open to offer glimpses of courtyards with fountains and palm trees. Churches, barnacled with gold and statues, sail like galleons above the tiled roofs. Atop the city walls, lovers sit astride cannons that famously failed to fend off pirates while high above frigate birds and pelicans sail on the trade winds that carried them to the gates of this city.
Whether you're planning a trip shortly or simply dreaming of visiting this corner of Colombia, a new book from Assouline has all the inspiration you could need. Scroll through to see some of the most beautiful pictures of Cartagena from the book, and dream about this wonderful destination.