Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, Colonial fortress in Cartagena, Colombia.
The triangular fortress stands on San Lazaro hill with eight batteries, constructed using thick stone walls that taper toward the top for enhanced defense.
African laborers built this military structure between 1639 and 1767 under Spanish supervision, initially naming it Castillo de San Lazaro before dedicating it to Philip IV.
The fortress represents Spanish colonial military engineering in the Americas, demonstrating advanced construction techniques through its strategic defensive layout and design.
Visitors can access guided tours of the fortress daily, exploring selected sections of the tunnel network while learning about its defensive mechanisms.
The underground tunnel system includes acoustic engineering that allowed soldiers to hear approaching footsteps and communicate through the walls.
Location: Cartagena de Indias
Inception: 1536
Elevation above the sea: 14 m
Part of: Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena
GPS coordinates: 10.42222,-75.53806
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:11
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