templo de santo domingo

468kirstyb

Lovely church to walk around and still widely used. Bonus to be allowed to take a few snaps of the interior, as it's quite nice.

LisandroVoyager

Together with the plaza in front, and Botero nude also in front, any tourist will use this church as a landmark for orientation. The old, more sober decor inside is refreshing for not being overloaded.

KGB777

Seems to be quite acceptable to walk in during a service and wander around, although photos inside are discouraged. Both times I visited there were services going on. Pretty from the outside but the inside isn't too austentatious.

nicholasc193

Beautiful Church definitely worth a short stop. There's a Botero sculpture right out front and a large area to eat

Casheta

I stopped here during mass on a Sunday morning while walking around the Walled City. I'm not Catholic, but it was a beautiful sanctuary, and the people were very friendly!

MissMot

If not for anything else, it is worth visiting this church as the oldest in the city.But it is a gorgeous, well preserved old church in the old area of the city. The whole area is very touristy and best experience on foot.The statue of a fat woman by Fernando Botero is within walking distance. Tourists just love this statue and we also took several pictures by it.Quick tip: Cartagena can be very hot, I strongly recommend hats, use of sunscreen, sun glasses and water to keep hydrated

Bombomcitto

I went recently to a friend's wedding and this church was gorgeous. The ceremony was given in both languages (English and Spanish) for the convenience of all guests. You should come to this place if you plan to get married in Cartagena. It is beautiful!

kathy0923

A beautiful church with all its history. Get the audio guide tour to knw more about its history. . . One of cartagena's attraction must go.

Iliolouloudo

Good to go and spend 20 min max watching the Vallenato baskers going around the tables.Quality of food is cheap and no colombian.Made purely for tourists/gringos.Also you cannot chill as literally every minutes you get another basker hasling you or other vendors.Nice to walk during the days and early evening.You will capture a few good pictures.

hernan1952LosCabosMX

This area is a most when you visit Cartagena outside the Church is plenty of nice side walk cafes, there is also a Botero Statue.I fully recommend this place

jwats2

Get the audio guided tour. Much history inside. nice to hear about activist priests that worked with both Indians and slaves. Sad history about all the invasions, disease and pain.

Gringotraveler2008

It is the oldest church in the city of Cartagena. it is located in the Santo Domingo plaza (my favorite!) There always something going on there at all times.You can take a church tour in several languages for like 5 dollars. It is OK, but I recommend the one at Cartagena's main cathedral better.

ehbehr

While the structure itself is breathtaking, it was the audio tour that really made it a not-to-be-missed experience. Placards set up in different locations throughout the church tell the history of the Dominican friars who came to Cartagena and defended the Indigenous people from Spanish oppression among other historical highlights.

gelisoulpeace

wow......well cartagena colombia has many place to visit ....welcome and be aware that you might not want come back

WarsawWanderer

This is no longer "part" of Santo Domingo church, but is the former cloister of the monastery next door. It is now the Spanish international aid agency's training centre in Cartagena - public access is permitted. You just have to ask/smile at the guide - the entrance is next to the entrance to the church. It is an enchanting place, beautifully renovated-reimagined by the Spanish aid agency.