Baluarte de Santiago, Military bastion in Veracruz, Mexico.
The Baluarte de Santiago features thick defensive walls, watchtowers, and strategic positions designed to guard against maritime attacks along the Gulf coast.
Built in 1635 as part of a nine-defense wall system, this fortification protected the port of Veracruz from pirates and privateers throughout colonial times.
The museum within the bastion displays a collection of 42 Mixtec gold pieces known as the Fisherman's Jewels, discovered in a colonial shipwreck.
Located between Gomez Farias and 16 de September streets, the bastion opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM with free entry on holidays.
The walls along Avenida Gómez Farías retain bullet marks from the 1812 execution of Veracruz insurgents during Mexican independence struggles.
Location: Veracruz
GPS coordinates: 19.19812,-96.13327
Latest update: May 16, 2025 20:56
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