Una Contribución para Conocer el Fuerte San Fernando de Bocachica, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

A comprehensive analysis of Fort San Fernando de Bocachica, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, reveals urgent structural concerns and the need for restoration. The study, conducted between October 2012 and January 2013, identified significant material degradation, crack patterns, and structural failures, particularly in the 'necesarias' room—a T-shaped, vaulted space with problematic construction choices. Geometric and material surveys highlighted the fort's architectural uniqueness but also underscored its precarious state, necessitating immediate consolidation efforts. To enhance its cultural value, the researchers propose a functional upgrade to transform this undervisited historical site into a tourist attraction.

Paradiso, M., Galassi, S., & Benedetti, S. (2013). UNA CONTRIBUCIÓN PARA CONOCER EL FUERTE SAN FERNANDO DE BOCACHICA, CARTAGENA DE INDIAS, COLOMBIA. Revista M, 10(2), 136. https://doi.org/10.15332/rev.m.v10i2.734