Castillo San Miguel de Agüi, Spanish colonial fortress in Ancud, Chile
The Castillo San Miguel de Agüi stands on a cliff at 33 meters above sea level, featuring stone walls and twelve cannon batteries facing the Chacao Channel.
Built in 1779 under engineer Miguel de Zorrilla's plans, the fortress served as a strategic defense point against pirates and foreign powers until 1826.
The fortress represents the Spanish military architecture of the 18th century, with its powder magazine, dungeon, and defensive structures made from local cancagua stone.
Located 26 kilometers from Ancud on the Lacuy Peninsula, the fortress includes a museum displaying artifacts and information about the colonial period.
The fortress entrance gate maintains its original design, making it the only documented structure of its kind in Latin America.
Location: Ancud
GPS coordinates: -41.82950,-73.85512
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:51
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