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Real Felipe Fortress
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| Real Felipe Fortress National Monument | |
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 Frontal view of the Real Felipe Fortress | |
| Location | Callao Bay, Peru |
| Coordinates | 12°3′46″S 77°8′57″W / 12.06278°S 77.14917°W |
| Area | 70,000 m² |
| Built | 1747–1774 and 1776–1811 |
| Governing body | Peru's Army |
  Location of Real Felipe Fortress National Monument in Peru | |
The Real Felipe Fortress is a fortress located within the Monumental Zone of Callao, Peru. It was built to defend the main port of the country, as well as the city of Lima from pirates and corsairs during colonial times. The fortress was subject to a two-year siege that ended Spain's presence in both Peru and South America. It is currently the Peruvian Army Museum, displaying historical uniforms, weapons and other military paraphernalia.
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