Adolfo Mejia Theater

With its pastel candy-pink façade and vintage lettering, the Adolfo Mejia Theater captivates everyone who passes by with its unique charm. Built in 1911 to celebrate the first centennial of Cartagena’s independence, the building features an Italian style with Caribbean influences, and it’s been restored twice—in 1970 and 1988. If you manage to step inside, you’ll be amazed by the spacious horseshoe-shaped auditorium, decorated as lavishly as any grand European theater. Italian marble brings the stairs and sculptures to life, while Portuguese wooden balconies are linked by delicate, lace-like latticework. The true highlight is the ceiling fresco, painted by Enrique Grau, a famous local artist and sculptor, depicting the nine muses of the arts and sciences. Just a heads-up, visits to the theater are ticketed. So if you're wondering how best to spend your money here, consider booking a seat for one of the many concerts held in this stunning venue.