Castillo San Sebastián de la Cruz, Spanish colonial fort in Corral, Chile
The fortification stretches along the bay with stone walls, multiple defensive positions, and 21 cannon emplacements overlooking the strategic harbor entrance.
Spanish engineers constructed this military complex between 1645 and 1678 to protect the southern Chilean coast from foreign invasions and indigenous attacks.
The fort represents Spanish military architecture adaptations in South America, incorporating local materials like cancagua stone with European defensive design principles.
Visitors reach the fort through the town of Corral, located 15 kilometers from Valdivia, with guided tours available throughout the year.
The fort maintains a tunnel through its base, created in 1930 for railroad passage, which integrates historical preservation with industrial development.
Location: Corral
GPS coordinates: -39.88868,-73.42597
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:11
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