San Felipe Castle (San Felipe de Barajas Castle) is a fortress in Cartagena, Colombia. The castle is located on the strategic point of San Lázaro and is the main passageway to the city by land or sea. It was built by the Spaniards during the colonial period. Built in 1536, originally known as the Castle of San Lazaro (Castillo de SanLázaro), it was expanded in 1657.
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San Felipe Castle (San Felipe de Barajas Castle) is a fortress in Cartagena, Colombia. The castle is located on the strategic point of San Lázaro and is the main passageway to the city by land or sea. It was built by the Spaniards during the colonial period. Built in 1536, originally known as the Castle of San Lazaro (Castillo de SanLázaro), it was expanded in 1657.
Cartagena is located by the sea, this castle is the highest place in the surrounding area, has a good defensive view, although Colombia after many countries colonization and war, it still stands, the inside is very large, sightseeing should be reserved for at least half a day.
Cartagena's Baragas Castle is a 16th century castle, located in the east of the old town, built with intricate tunnels, the top of the mountain overlooking the beautiful scenery of the bay, the castle trail is a must-take road for tourists, we only 2 people to buy tickets up the mountain.
Feel this 16th century fortress, the spectacular wall facing the bay side, 15 meters wide, like a long dragon, you can enjoy the United Nations World Heritage City from different perspectives. Enter the tunnel, see the machine gun, understand how the city is protected. It was used to prevent pirates.
The city is really beautiful, the old city and the new city really live everywhere, everything is very close. Take a taxi almost everywhere is 7000Peso. It is very cheap to convert to RMB, and the most famous tourist city in Colombia is very convenient. Colombia is definitely a paradise for foodies, I have been to too many countries, except for Chinese food, Colombia is worthy of the first heart