| Up on a hill at the east of the City of Havana, coming down the rim at the entrance of Havana Bay and some 300 meters from the Three Morro Kings Castle, lies the largest fortress in America: San Carlos de la Cabaña. Restablished the Hispanic dominance in Havana, one of the first dispositions o... More» |
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San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress
Bacuranao Tower
| This is another fortification erected in the north part of Havana to extend the coastal defensive line. It was located at the mouth of the Bacuranao River, where the English disembark took place in 1762. This rough stone building had a watchtower with square story of five meters in its laterals ... More» |
Cojimar Fortress
| This singular construction of keystones located at the mouth of the Cojimar river was created as an integral element of the defensive plan of Havana, with the function of protecting the east side of the bay against the disembarkation of corsairs and pirates through the flanks, looking out and link w... More» |
Morro Castle
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This castle is a maritime lighthouse and symbol of the city. It features a great strategic and military importance due to its location. The construction started at the same time than that of La Punta Castle and finished 30 days after the aforementioned. It was considered the main defense of the... More» |