Real Felipe Fortress

Real Felipe Fortress National Monument
Frontal view of the Real Felipe Fortress
Location within Peru
12°3′46″S 77°8′57″W
Location	Callao Bay, Peru
History
Built	1747–1774 and 1776–1811
Site notes
Area	70,000 m2 (750,000 sq ft)
Governing body	Peru's Army

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.