Real Felipe Fortress

Real Felipe Fortress National Monument
Frontal view of the Real Felipe Fortress
LocationCentral part of the bay of Callao, Peru
Coordinates12°3′46″S 77°8′57″W / 12.06278°S 77.14917°W / -12.06278; -77.14917
Area70,000 m²
Built1747–1774 and 1776–1811
Governing bodyPeru's Army
Real Felipe Fortress is located in Peru
Real Felipe Fortress
Location of Real Felipe Fortress National Monument in Peru

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. It is currently the Peruvian Army Museum, displaying historical uniforms, weapons and other military paraphernalia.


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