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Cathedral de San Pedro Claver

Cartagena, Colombia
Ranked #4 of 17 attractions in Cartagena
4.5 of 5 stars 103 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Religious Sites
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Santiago, Chile
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Beautiful cathedral, old architecture, excellent location. The walled city is the charm of Cartagena and you should walk around it. More

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Tamarac, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

this church is in a nice plaza and there is a nice history behind those walls. More

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Cartagena, Colombia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

That 's the most beautiful catholic church in cartagena when we get inside we can see an Altar wich was given by italy,and also inner wood balconies where rich people used to be because long time ago ,during colonial time rich people did'n want to be together With poor people. Sain peter claver was a jesuit prist who came here... More

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Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

el hotel casa las puntales me ayudo a ubicarme y a llegar ademas estaba cerca. the hotel marries the props I am helped to be located and to arrive furthermore it was close. More

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New York City, New York
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

great place to hide from sun and get a nice, calming stroll. oner ayan More

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Bydgoszcz, Poland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

One of the nicest churches in the old Cartagena worth visiting. More

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Worcester, Massachusetts
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

The sanctuary and church are worth it. A beautiful courtyard and somber place to reflect and learn about the life of San Pedro and his work with African slaves. Very well worth it. More

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Centennial, Colorado
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

Too many of the cathedrals were closed for Easter week, but this one was open. There is a small museum on the site. More

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Manizales, Colombia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

Don't miss this. Beautiful inside and out plus the plaza area is fun. Great people watching More

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Denver, Colorado
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

It is our favorite church in Cartagena...which is why we're getting married there in May! More

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