San Damián Fortress

Ribadeo, Spain

Fuerte de San Damián was built in the early 17th century. It was abandoned already in the early 18th century and reconstructed in the mid-19th century. Today it is used as an exhibition hall.

Castles and fortifications in Spain

Address

Estrada do Faro 30D, Ribadeo, Spain

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Details

Founded: 17th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Mondoñedo Cathedral (29,4 km)
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Basilica of San Martiño de Mondoñedo (21,6 km)
Castro de Coaña (23,4 km)
Castro de Viladonga (51,5 km)
Monastery of Santa María de Meira (42,4 km)
Monastery of Santa María de Villanueva de Oscos (26,4 km)
Chao Samartín (40 km)

User Reviews

Agnieszka Hiltawska (2 years ago)
A fort as a fort is nothing extraordinary when it comes to architecture. An ordinary military building. I just don't know where the pink color comes from ... but the surroundings of the fort are wonderful. Ocean, green, paths. You can relax in its shade quite nicely.

Jaime A. Lopez (3 years ago)
It is a pity that it is closed to the public

Maria Angeles Leal (3 years ago)
It was closed, when we read that there would be every day. Walking around the surroundings was worth it.

francisco javier ramos dapena (3 years ago)
Incredible views of Coruña

José Javier Alonso Llamazares (3 years ago)
This glasses seen and especially to bathe nature stands out on this

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