culture
February 13, 2026
Italian Government and Mayor's Office Invite Proposals for Interventions on the Walls
The Italian Embassy in Colombia and the Mayor's Office of Cartagena are advancing the implementation of an ambitious international cooperation project to revitalize cultural and heritage assets in the Historic Center, with an investment of 3 million dollars aimed at modernizing walls and ramparts and turning heritage into a driver of sustainable development. Read here: Cartagena and Italy secure resources for works on walls and ramparts.
TL;DR
- Italy and the Mayor's Office of Cartagena are investing US$3 million to revitalize the city's historic walls and promote sustainable tourism.
- The project aims to modernize walls and ramparts, creating new pedestrian routes and elevated bridges to connect four areas of the Historic Center.
- Over 3,000 people, including vendors, artisans, and small business owners, are expected to benefit directly or indirectly.
- Specific areas for intervention include the Espigón de La Tenaza, Murallita del Diablo, and the stretch between the San Francisco and San Ignacio ramparts.
- The project also includes interventions at the Cathedral of Santa Catalina de Alejandría and the Baluarte de Santo Domingo.
- Citizen participation is encouraged through proposals submitted to [email protected].
- Italy is contributing technical expertise, training, and specialized assistance in heritage conservation.