Panoramic View Of The Walled City Colonial Houses Line Editorial Photo

Although most of the facades of the colonial houses are characterized by being simple, with balconies, large windows and giant doors, their interior is so dazzling and attractive that for this reason most of them are owned by foreigners. All are a sample of the quality of the artisans who worked in Cartagena.Immense and spacious are these mansions, most of them with more than two floors or levels. As an important characteristic, most of them have central patios with beautiful and imposing gardens that unite all their areas. The doors and the huge windows integrate the interior space with the exterior landscape. Large outdoor dining areas take pride of place in the gardens.In most mansions in the Historic Center, the water in the pools, together with the green of nature and the cisterns, are the basis of the landscape. Around the courtyard are the living spaces of family life.Wooden stairs of great proportions, arches, high and thick walls and walls, as well as strong beams on the ceilings... Another characteristic element of old Cartagena are the spacious halls and the viewpoints where particular views of the city can be appreciated. city. Some rooftops are secluded and are reached by steep stairs.