The fortress lets visitors read military history in the shape of a building made for coastal defense. Its walls and layout give the museum’s subject a physical setting, rather than leaving it entirely in display cases. The result is a strong sense of Callao’s historic role as a port to protect.
What to look for
An eighteenth-century coastal fortress houses a military museum.
Useful to know
Allow about 90 minutes.
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Outdoor visit · 60–90 min
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