Santa Catalina Fortress

Cádiz, Spain

Santa Catalina Fortress was built on a rocky outcrop that reaches out to sea. La Caleta beach is on one side, protecting it to the northwest. Built in the 17th century, it has an Italian-style star-shaped floor-plan, and served as a military prison.

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

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Krzysztof Studniarek (7 months ago)
Worth visiting, especially is free admission. Interesting exhibition about Cadiz Explosion in 1947. Great view over the whole bay from the walls.
Phetpannarai Longha (8 months ago)
Good place to visit, it free. Have museums inside. Good views.
Darren Roberts (11 months ago)
Stunning little fortress, with great views over Castillo de San Sebastian and the mainland with the added bonus that it is free to enter. Not sure what it will be like in peak tourist season, but in mid-November, I almost had the place to myself!! The Chapel is a must, especially if you spot the small staircase that rakes you to the mezzanine and gives you a nice view from above. The exhibition to the explosion of Cadiz is worth a visit and a poignant reminder of the disaster and work of the medical teams in saving lives.
Rob Hall (13 months ago)
Decent views, free entry so worth a short visit.
Mauro Dalle Lucca Tosi (13 months ago)
There is not much to see it. I would just recommend going if near by as it is free but I would not expect much
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