Almost every important city or town in Venezuela that is located near the coast has a fortress to protect its territory from the attacks they could suffer in colonial times, when they were built by the Spaniards.
Casi todas las ciudades o pueblos importantes de Venezuela que se encuentran cerca de la costa tienen una fortaleza para resguardar su territorio de los ataques que podían sufrir en la época de la colonia, cuando fueron construídas por los españoles.
Cumaná, capital of Sucre state (Venezuela) couldn't be an exception, considering that it was the first city founded on the South American mainland in 1515. The Castle of San Antonio de la Eminencia is located there, on the Pan de Azúcar hill in the San Francisco neighborhood.
Cumaná, capital del estado Sucre (Venezuela) no podía ser la excepción, tomando en cuenta además que fue la primera ciudad fundada en tierra firme suramericana, en 1515. Allí se encuentra el Castillo San Antonio de la Eminencia, en el cerro Pan de Azúcar del barrio San Francisco.
Although there is no exact date of when this fortress was built, it is believed that it was between 1659 and 1686. Pirates used to appear very frequently and from there the Gulf of Cariaco and the Araya peninsula can be perfectly observed. Although it was damaged by earthquakes in 1853 and 1929, it was restored and looks very well maintained. The objects that are preserved, such as the cannons in the courtyard, make it easy to imagine the movement that took place here when there were attempts of invasion.
Aunque no hay fecha exacta de cuándo se construyó esta fortaleza, se cree que fue entre los años 1659 y 1686. Los piratas solían aparecer muy frecuentemente y desde allí se observa perfectamente el Golfo de Cariaco y la península de Araya. A pesar de que sufrió daños por terremotos ocurridos en 1853 y 1929, fue restaurado y luce muy bien mantenido. Los objetos que se conservan, como los cañones en el patio, hace que sea fácil imaginar el movimiento que se daba aquí cuando había intentos de invasión.
It is shaped like a four-pointed star, a design that serves to orient to the north, south, east and west. Its walls are very wide, about two meters and although Cumana is a very hot city, because of the materials with which it was built, when you enter you feel cool.
Tiene forma de estrella de cuatro puntas, diseño que sirve para orientarse al norte, sur, este y oeste. Sus paredes son muy anchas, como de dos metros y a pesar de que Cumaná es una ciudad muy calurosa, por los materiales con los que fue construido, cuando entras sientes frescor.
The Castle of San Antonio de la Eminencia is one of the most visited places in the city, not only is it a museum and an extraordinary viewpoint, it is also the site of many cultural events.
El Castillo San Antonio de la Eminencia es uno de los lugares más visitados de la ciudad, no sólo es un museo y un mirador extraordinario, aquí también se hacen muchos eventos culturales.
It was in operation until the beginning of the 19th century and since 1965 it has been a National Historic Monument. I really like the way the details look in black and white.
Estuvo operativo hasta inicios del siglo XIX y desde 1965 es Monumento Histórico Nacional. Me gusta mucho cómo se ven los detalles que posee en blanco y negro.
Don't miss it if you go to eastern Venezuela.
No dejes de visitarlo si vas al oriente de Venezuela.
Photos taken with a Sony Cyber Shot digital camera / Fotos hechas con una cámara digital Sony Cyber Shot
Beautiful castle @sofathana 😊 great in black and white 😎
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Este es un lugar excelente para hacer fotos destinadas a virarse al Blanco y Negro @sofathana y por cierto, estás haciendo un excelente trabajo con en contraste y la luz en la edición... ¡Excelente realmente!...
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It was interesting to me. that every city builds and has a castle for defense. If they leave me in this castle, I will be taking pictures for days and hours. Of course, apart from the construction, I think the type has an effect on the coolness of the place relative to the climate of the region.
Hahaha that's right, an ideal setting to take hundreds of photos, and you can do it at any time, although at sunset it's fabulous. Thanks for stopping by!
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