La Gorda Gertrudis, Cartagena

Near the front of a church in one corner of Santo Domingo Square is an eye-catching bronze statue of a voluptuous nude woman. You can't miss this stunning sculpture when you walk through this bustling Cartagena square. La Gorda translates to "the fat girl" in Spanish. Prominently placed on a pedestal, this well-loved reclining fat lady marks a favorite spot for visitors to take photos.

The statue is a creation of Fernando Botero, a world-renowned Colombian painter, and sculptor. He is well-known for his portrayal of rotund or chubby people and animals in his artwork. Botero's creative works are viewable in prominent locations around the world. His trademark style of art is famously known as "Boterismo."

In the year 2000, this extraordinary sculpture was gifted to the city of Cartagena by Botero. "Reclining Figure 92" was the sculpture's original title before receiving its more commonly known name, "La Gorda Gertrudis." Famous local legends surround this statue; the most generally known is that touching La Gorda's breast will make you lucky in love!