Puerta del Reloj - Cartagena, Colombia
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N 10° 25.379 W 075° 32.947
18P E 439897 N 1152231
The Puerta del Reloj (Clock Gate) or Boca del Puente is the main city gate of the historic center of Cartagena de Indias, in Colombia and the original entrance of the fortified city.
Waymark Code: WM17JPY
Location: Colombia
Date Posted: 02/28/2023
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The name "Puerta del Reloj" is for the clock with which it was crowned at the beginning of the 18th century. While the name of Boca del Puente is due to the fact that during the colonial period a drawbridge was raised at the foot of the San Anastasio Canal, which connected the walled city to the legendary neighborhood of Getsemaní. In addition the bridge served like defense of the city, since in case of enemy attack, this one rose to prevent the access of buccaneers and pirates. (
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