The Plaza del Pozo in Cartagena de Indias, is located in the neighborhood Gethsemane in intermediations with the flip flop street.
History of the Plazoleta or Plaza del Pozo
This square is iconic for having been the scene of fatal clashes between the inhabitants of the “Arsenal Street” and those of the “barahona beach street”In addition to this, this square was the starting point of the festivities held by the Getemanicenses in which, through public fandangos and a large decorated float accompanied by music, they transported the most beautiful young women whom they called "goddesses."
These Festivals gradually disappeared from the city and from the memory of the people of Gethsemane, due to political disputes that continually occurred between liberals and conservatives, the former from the Plaza del Pozo and the latter from Chambacú. Over the years, the celebrations in said square were eliminated until today.
Where is the Plaza del Pozo located?
The Plaza del Pozo is located on Cra. 10, in the Getsemaní neighborhood, in conjunction with Calle de la Chancleta.
The square today has the popular and bohemian air that adorns all of Getsemaní, on one of its walls you can see the anthem of the Getsemaní neighborhood; and just like in the Main Square and in the San Pedro Claver Square You will be able to appreciate the sculptures of the Cartagena sculptor Edgardo Carmona that reveal everyday life in Cartagena.
About the sculptor Edgardo Carmona
Edgardo Carmona is a Colombian painter and sculptor born in the city of Cartagena. He studied drawing, painting and modeling at the ALBERDI academy and has held exhibitions of his works in different countries, including Paris and Panama.
