Panama City - Panamá Viejo
Panamá Viejo, also known as Panamá la Vieja, are the ruins of old Panama City.
The settlement was founded on August 15, 1519 by Pedro Arias Dávila. At the time, it was the first permanent European settlement on the Pacific Ocean.
On January 28, 1671, the Welsh pirate Henry Morgan attacked the city with 1,400 men. Morgan's force defeated the city's militia then proceeded to sack Panamá. A resulting fire destroyed the city. It was not rebuilt.
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The tower is part of the ruins of the cathedral.
Panama City - Panamá Viejo
Panamá Viejo, also known as Panamá la Vieja, are the ruins of old Panama City.
The settlement was founded on August 15, 1519 by Pedro Arias Dávila. At the time, it was the first permanent European settlement on the Pacific Ocean.
On January 28, 1671, the Welsh pirate Henry Morgan attacked the city with 1,400 men. Morgan's force defeated the city's militia then proceeded to sack Panamá. A resulting fire destroyed the city. It was not rebuilt.
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The tower is part of the ruins of the cathedral.