Palace of the Inquisition

This striking baroque mansion in Cartagena's walled Old City served as headquarters for the Spanish Inquisition and now houses a museum revealing the darker chapters of colonial history. The restored palace's ornate facade and interior courtyards transport visitors back to the 18th century, while exhibits document the lives and trials of those who faced the Inquisition's judgment. Walking through these halls offers a sobering yet essential perspective on the region's complex colonial past.