The Palace of the Inquisition is a tourist destination that must be visited if you travel to Cartagena, is a house with colonial architecture that shows replicas and elements with high historical value of the time of the Inquisition in Colombia, was in this imposing building where entered the considered “heretics”, witches and sorcerers who, according to legends, disrespected the Catholic religion and practiced witchcraft.
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How to get to the Palace of the Inquisition, Cartagena?
The palace of the Inquisition is located in the walled city of Cartagena de Indias. To get to the Palace of the Inquisition you must get to Cartagena and then head towards Bolivar Park. The Palace is located in a corner of the Park.
Weather in Cartagena
Being in Cartagena, you will find a warm climate of approximately 30°C. During your visit to the Palace of the Inquisition, wear comfortable clothing and footwear, don’t forget to use sunscreen and you can wear a hat or cap to protect yourself from the sun.
What to do in the Palace of the Inquisition?
The Palace of the Inquisition was the place where so-called heretics or people who violated Catholic law between 1610 and 1815 were brought to trial for crimes against the faith. This building has a baroque and colonial style, today is a museum to which foreigners and nationals can enter. The Palace was composed of prisons and torture chambers in which the supposed heretics were submitted, nowadays, the house conserves some prisons in which elements and methods of torture applied in this time are shown, also stocks and scales, because the prisoners were weighed daily, according to their weight, it is counted, they knew if they carried out acts of witchcraft.
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What you can do in the Palace of the Inquisition is know much about the history of Colombia and Cartagena, admire the majestic architecture of this house and be amazed with the stories that hid in some time this place, make the complete tour of the house, each room is an experience and shows different stages of Cartagena and Colombia.
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Where to Eat near the Palace of the Inquisition
Inside the palace you will not find restaurants, however, outside the palace you will find a variety of restaurants where you can enjoy the delicious seasoning of the Colombian Caribbean coast.
Lodging in Cartagena
Cartagena has a great offer of hotels, hostels and camping areas, it will not be difficult to find an option that suits your needs and your budget.
Prices and Hours
Children: $18,000
Adults: $21,000
Seniors: $18,000
Children under 5 years old do not pay the entrance fee. Discounts apply for students with valid ID.
If you wish to visit the Palace of the Inquisition, remember to schedule your visit at the following times:
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sundays and holidays: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
