Fort Nuestra Señora de la Soledad
Fort Nuestra Señora de la Soledad is a fortification near Umatac, Guam. Built by the Spanish probably between 1802 and 1819, it was the fourth of four fortifications that protected an anchorage for galleons transiting between Acapulco, Mexico and the Philippines, a route that fell out of use in 1815 with Mexican independence.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Ruin
- Description: fortification in Guam built by the Spanish probably between 1802 and 1819
- Also known as: “Fort Nuestra Senora de la Soledad”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Fort Soledad and Umatac Outdoor Library.
Fort Soledad
Fort
Fort Nuestra Señora de la Soledad is a fortification near Umatac, Guam. Built by the Spanish probably between 1802 and 1819, it was the fourth of four fortifications that protected an anchorage for galleons transiting between Acapulco, Mexico and the Philippines, a route that fell out of use in 1815 with Mexican independence.
Umatac Outdoor Library
Library
The Umatac Outdoor Library, located on Guam Highway 4 in Umatac, Guam, was built in 1933 by Francisco Quinata Sanchez and Umatac villagers. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. Umatac Outdoor Library is situated 1,700 feet north of Fort Nuestra Señora de la Soledad.
Mount Schroeder
Peak
Mount Schroeder is a mountain in Guam. It is also known as Punto Christo, or Christ's Point in Spanish. It is located on the border between the municipalities of Merizo and Umatac, in the southern part of Guam, 22 km south of the capital Hagåtña.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hågat.
Hågat
Village
Hågat is a village in the United States territory of Guam. It is located south of Apra Harbor on the island's western shore. The village's population has decreased since the island's 2010 census. Hågat is situated 6 miles north of Fort Nuestra Señora de la Soledad.
Fort Nuestra Señora de la Soledad
- Categories: fort, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Umatac, Guam, Micronesia, Oceania
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In Other Languages
From Egyptian Arabic to Spanish—“Fort Nuestra Señora de la Soledad” goes by many names.
- Egyptian Arabic: “حصن نويسترا سينورا دى لا سوليداد”
- Spanish: “Fuerte Nuestra Señora de la Soledad”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Humåtak and Bile.
Nearby Places
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