There is a thread on LAF at the moment that includes a discussion on "pirate buildings", or more broadly buildings that could be found in the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy, roughly 1650 to 1720. This has inspired me to dig out these photos from my visit to Cartagena de Indias in Colombia, back in 2007. These photos are all from the historic town centre, which is a UNESCO world heritage site.
Lots of pastel coloured buildings throughout the old town.
The Puerta de Reloj - gateway into the old city, which dates to 1738 - so, regrettably, after the end of the Golden Age of Piracy!
Here's a detail of the cobblestones!
The next series of photos are of the Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, overlooking the old city.
Blas de Lezo, one-armed, one-eyed and one-legged Lobo del Mar, who led the successful defense of Cartagena through a 67-day siege by a British fleet during the fantastically-named War of Jenkins Ear.
Back to the city walls!
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