San Felipe Castle, Military fortress at Ferrol estuary, Spain
San Felipe Castle features multiple fortification levels with protruding walls, intricate stonework, and cannon batteries directed towards the Ferrol inlet.
The construction started in 1557 under Philip II's reign, with subsequent modifications between 1731 and 1775 to strengthen the defense system.
Military engineers Francisco Montaigú, Juan de la Ferriére, and Juan Vergel applied mathematical principles from the Enlightenment period to design this fortification.
The castle opens daily from 10:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 20:00, with dramatized guided tours available on Thursdays and Saturdays from July to September.
At night, the castle formed a defensive triangle with La Palma and San Martino castles, connected by chains to prevent enemy ships from entering.
Location: Ferrol
Inception: 1557
GPS coordinates: 43.46460,-8.28167
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:06
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