4.7
Forts & citadels
Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
Cartagena, Colombia
Audio guide
A Fortress Pirates Couldn’t Crack
4:00 · narrated · first 30s free
Completed in 1657, Castillo San Felipe de Barajas looms over Cartagena from San Lázaro Hill, a fortress designed to repel pirate attacks with its complex network of tunnels and walls. It's a place where visitors can walk through passages that once echoed with the footsteps of Spanish soldiers. Morning visits are recommended to escape the afternoon heat.
Good to know
- Crowds
- Very busy, go early
- Best time
- Early morning
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