Faro Castillo del Morro, Havana

Name: Faro Castillo del Morro
Address: Havana, Cuba

#69 among attractions in Havana

Lighthouse, Hispanic colonial architecture, Vernacular architecture

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Faro Castillo del Morro is a lighthouse located in Havana, Cuba. It was built in 1845 on the ramparts of the Castillo de los Tres Reyes Magos del Morro, an old fortress guarding the harbor of Havana. The lighthouse has a height of 25 metres, a focal height of 44 metres and displays two white flashes every 15 seconds. ()

Local name: Faro del Castillo del Morro Coordinates: 23°9'1"N, 82°21'26"W

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Faro Castillo del Morro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of the Revolution, Gran Teatro de La Habana, Havana Cathedral, Havana Plan Piloto.

0.6 miS
Grand museum with historical exhibits
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Ornate 19th-century concert hall
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Baroque-style Catholic cathedral
Havana Cathedral, Havana
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1 miS
Neoclassical architecture, Modernist architecture, Nightlife
Havana Plan Piloto, Havana
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Sea fortress at the mouth of the harbor
Morro Castle, Havana
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0.8 miSE
16th-century star-shaped fort and museum
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Museum in a restored 18th-century fort
La Cabaña, Havana
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0.8 miSE
Grand venue for art and historical objects
Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, Havana
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~1460 ftS
Restored 16th-century harbor fortress
Castillo San Salvador de la Punta, Havana
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Expansive collection of Cuban artworks
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Havana
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0.7 miSE
Nightlife, Restaurant
La Bodeguita del Medio, Havana
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Faro Castillo del Morro?

Nearby attractions include Morro Castle, Havana (1 min walk), Havana Tunnel, Havana (5 min walk), Castillo San Salvador de la Punta, Havana (8 min walk), Artecorte, Havana (13 min walk).

How to get to Faro Castillo del Morro by public transport?

The nearest stations to Faro Castillo del Morro:

Bus

La Cabaña A24 • Lines: A24 (12 min walk)
Morro Cabañas P8,P11,A21,A40,A47 • Lines: A60 (12 min walk)

Train

Casablanca (25 min walk)