Solano castle, Colonial fortification in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela.
The fortress stands on Cresta del Vigía, featuring military architecture with walls designed to withstand naval artillery attacks from the Caribbean Sea.
Don José Solano y Bote ordered the construction of this defensive structure in 1766, making it the final military building of Venezuela's colonial period.
The fort served as a prison for Pedro Carujo following his assassination attempt against Simón Bolívar, marking a significant moment in Venezuelan history.
Visitors can reach the fortification through a paved access road from Puerto Cabello, leading to San Esteban National Park entrance.
The fortress experienced combat during the 1962 Porteñazo uprising, when military forces launched operations to regain control of the structure.
GPS coordinates: 10.46250,-68.01667
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:14
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