Historic Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox, Colonial riverside heritage district in Santa Cruz de Mompox, Colombia.
The historic center extends along the Magdalena River with three main parallel streets and multiple colonial religious buildings spanning two kilometers.
Founded in 1540, the town developed into a major trade center where Spanish merchants stored gold and operated a royal mint facility.
Santa Barbara Church, with its octagonal tower, and San Francisco Church display detailed wooden interiors with Moorish-style carved ceiling patterns.
Visitors can reach the historic center through a six-hour bus journey from Cartagena, with several local restaurants and accommodation options available.
The decline of river navigation in the 19th century preserved the colonial architecture intact, creating a time capsule of Spanish colonial design.
Location: Santa Cruz de Mompox
GPS coordinates: 9.24047,-74.42308
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15
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