Plaza de Santo Domingo
Monument · Old City, Cartagena

Plaza de Santo Domingo

Photo: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Plaza de Santo Domingo is a public square in the Old City. The Iglesia de Santo Domingo dates to the 16th century and anchors one side. A large reclining woman sculpture by Fernando Botero draws most visitors.

On day 1 of Cartagena Old City

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Evenings for street performers
Getting there
Walk from the Clock Tower through the Old City

Itineraries with Plaza de Santo Domingo

Day 1 of Cartagena Old City

The walled city

How Plaza de Santo Domingo fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Torre del Reloj, CartagenaOld City
  2. 10:00Plaza de Santo Domingo, CartagenaOld City
  3. 11:30Church of San Pedro ClaverOld City
  4. 17:30Walls of CartagenaOld City
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Plaza de Santo Domingo questions

Is Plaza de Santo Domingo free?

Yes. Entry to the square is free at all times.

What is the statue in Plaza de Santo Domingo?

It is a bronze reclining woman by Fernando Botero. The piece stands in the center of the square.

When should I visit Plaza de Santo Domingo?

Evenings offer cooler air and live music. Avoid midday heat.

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