Callao, Peru
Real Felipe Fortress
The Real Felipe Fortress is a fortress located within the Monumental Zone of Callao, Peru. It was built to defend the main port of the country, as well as the city of Lima from pirates and corsairs during colonial times. The fortress was subject to a two-year siege that ended Spain's presence in both Peru and South America.
- City
- Callao
- Country
- Peru
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
Background: Wikipedia