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San Felipe de Barajas Castle

Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas—imposing hilltop fortress guarding Cartagena.

Coordinates: 10.422292, -75.538833 Updated: 2025-09-01 Look Google Street View

About San Felipe de Barajas Castle

The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas (San Felipe de Barajas Castle) is a fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. The castle is located on the Hill of San Lázaro in a strategic location, dominating approaches to the city by land or sea. It was built by the Spanish during the colonial era. Construction began in the year 1536, and it was originally known as the Castillo de San Lázaro, It was expanded in 1657.