Los Zapatos Viejos
It's a sculpture of a pair of giant old shoes, in the park next to the Castillo San Felipe. It honors Cartagena poet Luis Carlos López and his poem about the city.
- Hours
- Public space, no set hours.
- Price
- Free.
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 0 to 2 hours
- Address
- Avenida Pedro de Heredia, Pie del Cerro, next to the Castillo San Felipe, Cartagena
Luis Carlos López, known as 'el Tuerto' López, wrote a sonnet to Cartagena saying the city is loved the way you love a pair of old shoes. The sculpture turns that image into two huge bronze shoes.
It's in a small park at the foot of the Castillo San Felipe, along the avenue. People sit inside the shoes for the photo.
It's not worth a trip on its own; you can see it in five minutes before or after going up to the castle.
What to see
- The two bronze shoes.
- The view of the Castillo San Felipe.
Getting there
- On foot from the Castillo San Felipe ticket office: two minutes.
- Taxi to the Castillo San Felipe.
Tips
- Combine it with the Castillo San Felipe.
- Go early or late in the afternoon: the park has little shade.
FAQ
Where are the Zapatos Viejos?
At the foot of the Castillo San Felipe, in the Pie del Cerro neighborhood.
What do they mean?
They're a tribute to poet Luis Carlos López and his sonnet to Cartagena.
How much time do I need?
Five or ten minutes.
On the map
Photos: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz), CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz), CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz), CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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