Castillo San Pedro de Alcántara, Colonial fortress in Corral, Chile.
The stone fortress stands on Mancera Island at the mouth of the Valdivia River, featuring fifteen artillery pieces and two defensive towers.
The Spanish Crown initiated construction in 1645 after a Dutch expedition threatened the area, sending 900 men to establish fortifications.
The castle complex contained a church and two monasteries, representing the integration of military defense with religious institutions in colonial Chile.
The fortress includes eight stone buildings and thirteen wooden structures, housing military facilities, workshops, and storage areas for supplies.
The castle walls and parapets measure twelve feet thick, demonstrating advanced military engineering techniques of the seventeenth century.
Location: Corral
GPS coordinates: -39.88944,-73.39444
Latest update: March 18, 2025 12:03
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