Mompox's Cultural Aspects

Architecture and Buildings 
Mompox is known for the preservation of its colonial architectural features.
UNESCO named the historic center of Mompox as a World Heritage Site in 1995.
You can find some churches like:

1.Santa Barbara (Built 1613)







2. San Agustin (Built 1606)

3. San Francisco (Built 1564)








As well you can find Hospitals ..

 1.San Juan de Dios (Built 1550)









2. Order of the Hospital Brothers (Built 1663)











.. and the Municipal Cemetery

Economy 

Mompox depends upon tourism, fishing and the local cattle raising.

Besides Momposinos are recognized for elaborate objects and jewelry  watermark technique yet, although is very expensive to do it.

Music

Mompox is famous in Colombia as the home of the musician/singer Totó la Momposina and her band. Their music is a fusion of African and Spanish influences.

Images taken from http://www.mompoxcolombia.blogspot.com/
Author  Luis Alfredo Dominguez Hazbun