La Torre del Reloj

The Torre del Reloj, in Cartagena

The Torre del Reloj is the monumental clock gate that marks the entrance of the old town of Cartagena. The Cartagena audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this emblematic symbol, the historic threshold of the fortified city.

The clock gate of the old town

The Torre del Reloj, or clock tower, tops the Puerta del Reloj, the main entrance gate of the fortified old town of Cartagena de Indias. This emblematic work, pierced in the walls, was long the only access linking the historic centre to the neighbouring district. Topped with its clock tower, a landmark recognisable among all, it opens onto the Plaza de los Coches and the colonial heart of the city. A symbol of Cartagena, the Torre del Reloj marks the threshold between the animation of the suburbs and the magic of the historic lanes.

What to see

You admire the monumental gate pierced in the walls, topped with its clock tower, the main historic access of the old town, opening onto the Plaza de los Coches. The Torre del Reloj is one of the symbols of Cartagena. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Torre del Reloj lies at the main entrance of the old town of Cartagena de Indias, reachable on foot. It is an open-air monument, freely passable from the public space. You discover it at the threshold of the historic centre.

What is the Torre del Reloj of Cartagena?

The monumental clock gate that marks the main entrance of the fortified old town, pierced in the walls and opening onto the Plaza de los Coches; it is one of the symbols of the city.

Where is the Torre del Reloj?

At the main entrance of the old town of Cartagena de Indias, in Colombia.