Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
Cartagena, Colombia
Open to visitors
The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.
Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 09:00-18:00
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The Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas is a fortress located on the Hill of San Lázaro in Cartagena, Colombia, built in 1639 under Spanish colonial rule. Constructed using African slave labor, the castle occupies a strategically commanding position that dominates both land and sea approaches to the city. Originally named the Castillo de San Lázaro, it was involved in multiple conflicts between European powers from the late 17th through early 19th centuries. The fortress is designated as a National Monument of Colombia.
- Built
- Type
- castle
- Heritage
- National Monuments of Colombia
- Place
- Cartagena, Colombia
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