Casa del Cabildo (Cartagena, Colombia)

The Casa del Cabildo, also known as the Palacio de la Gobernación, is a historic building in Cartagena, Colombia, serving as the seat of the Government of the Bolívar Department. Constructed in 1676, it replaced an earlier town hall and was designed in the style of town halls from the old Kingdom of Castile in Spain, featuring two open galleries. This significant site has hosted many important visitors and is notable for being where the Cartagena Independence Act was signed, making it a key landmark for both tourists and researchers interested in Colombia's colonial history.