San Juan: Forts and Castles
Places and attractions in the Forts and castles category
Categories
- Museum
- History museum
- Historical place
- Church
- Unesco
- Forts and castles
- Hispanic colonial architecture
- View point
- Shopping
- Park
- Sport venue
- Sport
- Arenas and stadiums
- Area
- Neighbourhood
Castillo San Cristóbal
Castillo San Cristóbal stands as a monumental piece of Puerto Rico's rich history, located in the vibrant city of San Juan. This formidable fortress, built by Spain to protect against land-based attacks on the city, is the largest fortification built by the Spanish in...
San Juan National Historic Site
Protected park with colonial-era forts The San Juan National Historic Site, located in the vibrant city of San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a testament to the island's rich colonial history. This iconic site is composed of a series of forts, including the famous Castillo San Felipe del Morro and Castillo San...
Fortín de San Gerónimo
The Fortín de San Gerónimo, a historical bastion of defense, stands guard at the entrance to the Condado Lagoon in the vibrant city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. This small yet significant fortification played a crucial role in protecting the city from seaborne invaders.
Fortín San Juan de la Cruz
Fortín San Juan de la Cruz, also known as El Cañuelo, stands as a historical bastion of defense in the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. This compact, yet formidable fortification is situated on the islet of Isla de Cabras at the entrance to San Juan Bay, directly...