San Felipe Castle, Spanish colonial fortress in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela.
The stone fortress features a star-shaped layout with thick defensive walls positioned strategically at the entrance of Puerto Cabello harbor.
Constructed between 1732 and 1741 by Spanish forces, the castle protected trade routes and prevented Dutch smugglers from operating in the region.
The fortress holds the title Castillo Libertador due to its connection with Simon Bolivar and the Venezuelan independence movement in the 1800s.
The structure currently operates as part of the Augustin Armario Naval Base and remains closed to public visitation.
During the Venezuelan Crisis of 1902, the fortress endured simultaneous bombardment from both German and British naval forces.
Location: Puerto Cabello
Website: https://fortificacionescartagena.com.co/en/castle-of-san-felipe-de-barajas
GPS coordinates: 10.48406,-68.01059
Latest update: May 11, 2025 23:46
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