Havana: Forts and Castles
Places and attractions in the Forts and castles category
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Morro Castle
Sea fortress at the mouth of the harbor Morro Castle, known as "Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro," stands as a sentinel at the entrance of Havana Bay in Havana, Cuba. This formidable fortress, constructed in the late 16th century, was designed to protect the city from pirate attacks and foreign invasions.
La Cabaña
Museum in a restored 18th-century fort La Cabaña, a formidable fortress perched on the eastern side of Havana's harbor, stands as an emblematic testament to Cuba's rich colonial history. Constructed by the Spanish in the 18th century, this massive fortification was built to protect the city from the threat...
Castillo San Salvador de la Punta
Restored 16th-century harbor fortress Castillo San Salvador de la Punta stands as an enduring symbol of Havana's historical fortifications, located at the entrance of Havana Bay. This 16th-century fortress was constructed to protect the city from pirate attacks and foreign invasions, serving as a strategic...
Torreón de la Chorrera
The Torreón de la Chorrera, or to give it its full name, Fuerte de Santa Dorotea de la Luna de la Chorrera, was completed in May 1646. The tower stands on a coral islet only a few metres from the shore and not much larger than the tower itself.
Castle del Príncipe
The Castillo del Príncipe is a military fort located in the Loma de Aróstegui, in Havana, Cuba. In 1982, the fort was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, along with other historic sites in Old Havana, because of the city's importance in the European conquest of the New World, its fortifications, and its unique architecture.
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