Join us in exploring the history of America's largest fort built by the Spaniards in colonial times. The fortress, SAN FELIPE DE BARAJAS, which is over 300 years old and has a peculiar construction, then protected the population against attacks by the worst pirates: the Frenchman Jean-Bernard Des Jeans, Barón of Pointies and the English Admiral Sir Edward Vernon, who arrived with his unbeatable army of 180 ships and 23,000 men.
Learn more about the struggle of pacifist Murillo and the defense policy of Don Blas De Lezo. The fort has a total of 32 stations, distributed over the 7 protective batteries of the castle of San Felipe.
The illustrated city map includes interactive reference points; as well as the street names and the GPS location. The different places are always mentioned, so that you can find your way during the tour and thus enjoy the beautiful old town. To find your location, all you need to do is open your installed app on the device. You also have the freedom to conduct the tour stress-free, at your own pace and at times you choose. The app is designed to be offline when downloaded. In addition, the tour has no specified or predetermined term, so you can go back to the castle at any time.
This app is ONLY in German. Other languages are available on the App Store: Spanish, English, Italian and French.
Additional Information:
• Content created by historians, especially for the audio guide Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
• Narration with music and sound effects
• 32 stations with photos that will help you identify the different places
• A map of the castle with reference points
• Possibility to take the lead offline. Without additional internet costs.
• Possibility for your current location to be displayed thanks to the GPS without the need for an online connection.
Learn more about the struggle of pacifist Murillo and the defense policy of Don Blas De Lezo. The fort has a total of 32 stations, distributed over the 7 protective batteries of the castle of San Felipe.
The illustrated city map includes interactive reference points; as well as the street names and the GPS location. The different places are always mentioned, so that you can find your way during the tour and thus enjoy the beautiful old town. To find your location, all you need to do is open your installed app on the device. You also have the freedom to conduct the tour stress-free, at your own pace and at times you choose. The app is designed to be offline when downloaded. In addition, the tour has no specified or predetermined term, so you can go back to the castle at any time.
This app is ONLY in German. Other languages are available on the App Store: Spanish, English, Italian and French.
Additional Information:
• Content created by historians, especially for the audio guide Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
• Narration with music and sound effects
• 32 stations with photos that will help you identify the different places
• A map of the castle with reference points
• Possibility to take the lead offline. Without additional internet costs.
• Possibility for your current location to be displayed thanks to the GPS without the need for an online connection.
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