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Espacio Cultural Claustro de la Merced

Centro Histórico · Cultural center · Carrera 4 #38-40, Centro Histórico, Cartagena

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A former 17th-century convent turned García Márquez memorial and active cultural space, run by the Observatorio del Patrimonio Cultural (OPC) of the Universidad de Cartagena. Houses the Librería Remedios la Bella (FCE Colombia), Fruto Bendito café, a permanent García Márquez memorial with his ashes and personal objects, and rotating artistic exhibitions. One of Cartagena's most active free cultural programming spaces — the Espacio Cultural runs readings, concerts, book presentations, workshops, craft fairs, and reading clubs throughout the month. Open Monday to Saturday, 9am–12pm and 2pm–6pm. Free entry. Also a verified work spot.

Also a verified work spot

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Upcoming events here

2 Jul10:00Club de Lectura La Hojarasca — Jueves de JulioFree
4 Jul15:00Círculo de Mujeres y LetrasFree
4 Jul09:00Me gustan los libros — Lectura, juego y creaciónFree
4 Jul15:00Club de Lectura Punto & ComaFree
25 Jul16:00Bitácoras del Cosmos — AstrofotografíasFree
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11 past events archived from this venue →

Source: Instagram @opc.unicartagena, tablón de programación fotografiado julio 2026