Colombia, Photo Essays

Cartagena, Beyond The UNESCO Heritage Walls

June 28, 2011 By Trevor Bach

Pedro Hedraso, 79, watches a baseball game in front of his house on a busy Getsemaní street. For Cartagena’s working class neighborhoods, the sport represents an integral part of the residents’ common identity.

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[…] The Colombian city of Cartagena is famous for its well-preserved historical walled center and nearby fortress that were declared UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1984. However, beyond the wall is a city very much in contrast to the colonial charm of the historical center. Colombia-based photographer Trevor Bach ventured into Cartagena to capture these images. […]

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