On Saturday in Panama City, we decided to visit Panama Viejo, the old part of the city, and we started with the ruins. It’s really interesting to be in a busy, modern city driving along a major road and seeing these ancient ruins beside the road. The area is very large with the remains of dozens and dozens of buildings.
Click on the link or search google to learn about some of the history of this area. The city originated about 500 years ago and has weathered many disasters but natural and man made. It’s so interesting to put your hand on a stone and think of who might have placed it there, or who might have used that building so long ago.
The grounds are well maintained so it is easy to walk through the area.
Some of the walls have been braced with metal supports.
Of course, if there is an interesting tree it will catch my eye.
The most noteworthy building is a tall tower. We climbed up and enjoyed the views of the city from up there.
In the tower looking down on some ruins. I should have taken a photo of the tower!
The white dome in the distance is a Bahai temple.
Interesting juxtaposition of old and new.
So much new growth amid so much history. I think the Panamanians are doing it right to preserve their historical treasures from being sacrificed on the alter of “progress”
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Yes I agree. They are doing a ton of renovations in the old part of the city too, but they are being careful to preserve the look and feel.
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Really great pictures…once again!
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Thanks 🙂 glad you enjoyed them
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