Castillo de San Julián facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Castillo de San Julián |
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| Cartagena, Spain | |
View of the Castillo de San Julián
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| Coordinates | 37°34′53.63″N 0°57′57.3″W / 37.5815639°N 0.965917°W |
| Type | Fort |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Telefónica |
| Condition | Intact but dilapidated |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1706 (tower) 18th century–1883 (fort) |
| Built by | Kingdom of Great Britain (tower) Kingdom of Spain (fort) |
The Castillo de San Julián, also known as Saint Julian's Fort, is an old fort in Cartagena, Spain. It was built over many years, from the 1700s to the 1800s. It even includes a tower first built by the British in 1706. Today, the fort is still standing, but it's quite old and needs some repairs.
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History of the Fort
The Castillo de San Julián is named after the hill it sits on, called Monte de San Julián.
Early Building and Wars
In 1706, during the War of the Spanish Succession, the British took control of Cartagena. They built a round tower on the hill. After the war ended, Spain started building a larger fort around this tower. Their goal was to protect the entrance to Cartagena's harbor. Building the fort took a very long time. It was finally finished in 1883.
Later Use and Today
The fort was used as a military prison during the Spanish Civil War.
Today, the fort is still mostly complete, but it is in a worn-out condition. It is listed as a Bien de Interés Cultural, which means it's an important cultural site in Spain. The fort is currently owned by Telefónica, a phone company, which has put up some antennas inside it. The city of Cartagena is trying to buy the fort and fix it up.
How the Fort Was Built
The Castillo de San Julián is mainly a bastioned fort. This means it has strong, pointed sections that stick out, allowing defenders to shoot in different directions. It also has features like tenaillles and caponiers. These are parts that help protect the fort's walls and ditches. The fort was built in the neoclassical architecture style. This style uses ideas from ancient Greek and Roman buildings.
Images for kids
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View of the Castillo de San Julián
See also
- In Spanish: Castillo de San Julián para niños
