In
Colonial times, this was the largest private house in Cartagena. Cultural
activities take place here, on a regular basis. Originally, the residence
of the Marquis of Valdehoyos, who made a fortune trading flour and slaves.
(for more information about slaves in cartagena see San
Peter Claver). He was authorized by the Spanish Crown to "import"
and sell slaves. Around 1830, this house was the temporally residence
of the then ailing, Simon Bolivar, who enventually died at a private
estate in nearby Santa Marta on the Caribbean.
