Cartagena, Colombia
Las Bovedas
By: Aria Thomas
By: Aria Thomas
1. When was it built?
Las Bovedas was built from 1792 to 1796, during colonial times. Las Bovedas or The Vaults were dungeons located between the forts of Santa Clara and Santa Catalina.
2. Who built it?
There is no known architect of the Las Bovedas, but it was used by the Spaniards.
3. Why was it built?
It was built to store munition and provisions, but during the civil wars it was used as prisons. Today, it is a market place.
4. How big or how high is it?
The Las Bovedas are the last construction project in colonial times. They have 23 dungeons stored inside. They are located behind the city walls which are 15m thick.
5. Any interesting features or events connected to this landmark?
The Las Bovedas was featured in Burn! It was a prison and is now a tourist market.
6. Any famous people connected to this landmark?
The film the Las Bovedas starred in Burn! was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo and stared Marlon Brando.
Resources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_B%C3%B3vedas
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/colombia/caribbean-coast/cartagena/sights/architecture/las-bovedas
2. Who built it?
There is no known architect of the Las Bovedas, but it was used by the Spaniards.
3. Why was it built?
It was built to store munition and provisions, but during the civil wars it was used as prisons. Today, it is a market place.
4. How big or how high is it?
The Las Bovedas are the last construction project in colonial times. They have 23 dungeons stored inside. They are located behind the city walls which are 15m thick.
5. Any interesting features or events connected to this landmark?
The Las Bovedas was featured in Burn! It was a prison and is now a tourist market.
6. Any famous people connected to this landmark?
The film the Las Bovedas starred in Burn! was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo and stared Marlon Brando.
Resources:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/colombia/caribbean-coast/cartagena/sights/architecture/las-bovedas
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