The Santiago Fortress
Francisco Canal s/n, Centro Veracruz, Veracruz
Francisco Canal s/n, Centro Veracruz, Veracruz
User-reported cost:
5
usd
General Admission
Schedule:
Tuesday to Sunday 9 am to 5 pm
Closed Monday
Closed Monday
About The Santiago Fortress
To protect the city from attacks, he began building a wall in the sixteenth century that surround and would be composed of nine strongholds. The Bastion of Santiago, built in 1635, is the only one still standing. Apart from the imposing building, the site also houses a museum where objects can enjoy the colonial era. Remember that the place he is also known as 'The Polvorin'.
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