Plaza Santo Domingo

Plaza Santo Domingo, in Cartagena

Plaza Santo Domingo is one of the liveliest and most emblematic squares of the old town of Cartagena. The Cartagena audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this lively square, dominated by its church and adorned with a famous sculpture by Botero.

The lively square of the church and Botero

Plaza Santo Domingo is one of the liveliest and most convivial places of the old town of Cartagena de Indias. Lined with terraces, cafés and restaurants, it comes alive day and night, to the sound of musicians and in a warm atmosphere. It is dominated by the Santo Domingo Church, one of the oldest of the city, and adorned with a famous sculpture by the Colombian master Fernando Botero, a generous reclining female figure, become one of the favourite images of visitors. The beating heart of the historic centre, the square embodies the Caribbean art of living of Cartagena.

What to see

Here you enjoy the lively atmosphere of the terraces and the musicians, dominated by the Santo Domingo Church and adorned with the famous sculpture by Botero, a reclining female figure. Plaza Santo Domingo is the beating heart of the historic centre of Cartagena. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Plaza Santo Domingo lies in the heart of the old town of Cartagena de Indias, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible; the cafés and restaurants have their own hours, and the church can be visited with respect. The square is particularly lively in the evening.

What sculpture adorns Plaza Santo Domingo?

A famous sculpture by the Colombian master Fernando Botero, a generous reclining female figure, become one of the favourite images of visitors, in front of the Santo Domingo Church.

Where is Plaza Santo Domingo?

In the heart of the old town of Cartagena de Indias, in Colombia.