Travel through the history of the largest fort built by the Spanish colony in America, SAN FELIPE DE BARAJAS, in which the historical events that took place in the walled city for over 300 years ago are revive; learn about its strange construction, the materials used and the slave labor, plus the attacks of the most fearsome pirates: Frenchman Jean Bernard Des Jeans, Baron Pointies and English Admiral Sir Edward Vernon who arrived in Cartagena with an invincible armada of 180 ships and 23,000 men
San Felipe Fort
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Travel through the history of the largest fort built by the Spanish colony in America, SAN FELIPE DE BARAJAS, in which the historical events that took place in the walled city for over 300 years ago are revive; learn about its strange construction, the materials used and the slave labor, plus the attacks of the most fearsome pirates: Frenchman Jean Bernard Des Jeans, Baron Pointies and English Admiral Sir Edward Vernon who arrived in Cartagena with an invincible armada of 180 ships and 23,000 men. Also learn about the battle of the Peacemaker Murillo against the city and the defense of Don Blas de Lezo.
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Travel through the history of the largest fort built by the Spanish colony in America, SAN FELIPE DE BARAJAS, in which the historical events that took place in the walled city for over 300 years ago are revive; learn about its strange construction, the materials used and the slave labor, plus the attacks of the most fearsome pirates: Frenchman Jean Bernard Des Jeans, Baron Pointies and English Admiral Sir Edward Vernon who arrived in Cartagena with an invincible armada of 180 ships and 23,000 men. Also learn about the battle of the Peacemaker Murillo against the city and the defense of Don Blas de Lezo.
There are 32 stations in total, spread over 7 defensive batteries of San Felipe de Barajas Fort. The interactive illustrated map with benchmarks and GPS location will indicate the location of each of the sites contained in the guide and you will enjoy the tour of the fort and keep located at all times without data connection.
*** Also, we do recommend for you to ask for a free map at the Tierra Magna booth in front of the entrance to the Fort, for your convenience and enjoyment of the tour. Requirement: You will have to show the App installed in your device.
With this audio guide, you will have the freedom to listen to the stations whenever you like and visit the fort at your own pace. Whether, following the suggested route, enjoying the stations in any order or selecting the stations you prefer.
The App is designed to be used OFFLINE, no Internet connection required after you download the application. It also has no expiration date, so you can return to the Fort when you want and continue listening to the wonderful stories anytime.
App ONLY in English.
*** DISPONIBLE EN ESPAÑOL. SOON IN ITALIAN, FRENCH & GERMAN
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- Content developed by historians specifically for the audio guide San Felipe de Barajas Fort.
- Voice Over narrative with music and sound effects.
- 32 stations with supporting photographs to help you identify the places referred.
- Interactive illustrated map of the Fort.
- You do not have to spend additional Internet.
- Shows your location on the map via GPS without data connection.
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