San Juan de Ulua Fortress / Fortaleza de San Juan de Ulua

Let's go back to the past in these two videos, this fortress is the oldest built in Mexico, of course, was built in the first Mexican founded city, right by the bay in the San Juan de Ulua Island, where it took it's name. This fortress was: the main pirate defense of the Veracruz Port in the past, then it became a prison, later it finish its service history as an arsenal. Lots of history and many legends around, has being a mystery at all times and one if the favorite grandma's tales inspiration.