The photo below shows the reason for the fort’s existence – its’ commanding view of the city and harbour. We spotted several submarines in the naval area that occupies the nearest part of the port.
Monday, 4 May 2009
April 30th Atalaya Fort
Cartagena, being an important port and naval base since Carthaginian times (hence name), is ringed by protective forts. Atalaya is one of these forts and dates from the 1750’s. Although in a dilapidated state and was clearly abandoned many years ago, it is not a ruin and you can determine the layout of rooms and areas but not the usage as there are no explanatory plaques. The picture is of one of the galleries.
The photo below shows the reason for the fort’s existence – its’ commanding view of the city and harbour. We spotted several submarines in the naval area that occupies the nearest part of the port.
The photo below shows the reason for the fort’s existence – its’ commanding view of the city and harbour. We spotted several submarines in the naval area that occupies the nearest part of the port.
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