Square, Plaza sights in Cartagena
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Plaza de los Coches
Previously known as Plaza de la Yerba, the triangular Plaza de los Coches just behind Puerta del Reloj was once used as a slave market. It is lined with old balconied houses with colonial arches at ground level. The arcaded walkway, known as El Portal de los Dulces, is today lined with confectionery stands selling local sweets. The statue of the city's founder, Pedro de Heredia, is in the middle of the plaza.
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Plaza de la Aduana
This is the largest and oldest square in the old town and was used as a parade ground. In colonial times all the important governmental and administrative buildings were here. The old Royal Customs House was restored and is now the City Hall. A statue of Christopher Columbus stands in the center of the square.
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Plaza de Bolívar
Formerly the Plaza de Inquisición, the plaza, or rather a tiny park, is surrounded by some of the city's most elegant balconied colonial buildings. As expected, a statue of Simón Bolívar stands in the middle of the plaza.
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