The Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas was built in 1533 by the Spanish who conquered the region. The fort overlooks the city and harbor of Cartagena. Built of coral from the surrounding water, it is the largest fort the Spanish built in the new

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The Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas was built in 1533 by the Spanish who conquered the region. The fort overlooks the city and harbor of Cartagena. Built of coral from the surrounding water, it is the largest fort the Spanish built in the new world. The fort protected the city from several attacks, including by the British. Its early history might have been violent, but today the fort offers romantic views of Cartagena.

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