Cartagena
Castillo de San Felipe
de Barajas
(Spanish fortress / castle)
The historic Spanish Fortress,
Castillo de San Felipe De Barajas, majestically stands guard
on a hillside overlooking the city and harbor. It is undoubtedly
the greatest and strongest fortress ever built by the Spaniards
in the colonial period.
It was constructed in 1536, being
extended according to the necessity until 1657. Its initial
name was Castle of San Lazaro. It used to faithfully protect
the city of Cartagena that, nevertheless, fell once into the
hands of Baron de Pointis.
This fortress is one of the main
attractions of this beautiful city located by the north Atlantic
coast of Colombia. The city also enjoys of gorgeous beaches.