Torre del Reloj
Monument · Old City, Cartagena

Torre del Reloj

Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

This 16th-century tower stands at the edge of the historic district. A clock was installed on top in the 1800s. Look for the adjacent Plaza de los Coches and the surrounding colonial architecture.

On day 1 of Cartagena Old City

Good to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
15 minutes
Best time
Morning or late afternoon
Getting there
On foot in the Old City near the port

Itineraries with Torre del Reloj

Day 1 of Cartagena Old City

The walled city

How Torre del Reloj 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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Torre del Reloj questions

When was the Torre del Reloj built?

Construction began in the 16th century as part of the city walls.

Can you climb the tower?

Access inside is not available to the public.

Is the clock still working?

The clock on the tower operates and chimes on the hour.

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