Colombia, Photo Essays

Cartagena, Beyond The UNESCO Heritage Walls

June 28, 2011 By Trevor Bach

Girls walk casually in front of an open doorway. While the personality of the historical center has been altered irrevocably by its own popularity — its essence now determined as much by the iconic walls as by the tourists who visit them — the same, at least so far, has not been true for Getsemaní.

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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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