In the Old Panama, founded in 1519, you can see the ruins and fragments of walls and arches stand in an open park, recalling the splendour of the Spaniard`s first settlement on the Pacific Ocean. The most impressive structures remaining are the cathedral and the Bishop`s House. In front of the ruins, alongside the ocean, is an artisan`s market, full of native crafts and there`s a fine view out to a bay where Spanish galleons and pirate ships once lifted sail.
