Castillo del Morro
Country:
CubaRegion:
Cuba
UNESCO
Castillo del Morro
Fortress
Value:
World value
Visit duration:
1 h
Description:
A defensive structure built in the mid-17th century to protect the bay of the city of Santiago de Cuba. The best preserved example of Spanish colonial military architecture. Currently, the fortress houses a museum of the history of piracy.
Оборонительное сооружение, построенное в середине XVII века для охраны бухты города Сантьяго-де-Куба. Наиболее хорошо сохранившийся образец испанской колониальной военной архитектуры. В настоящее время в крепости работает музей истории пиратства.
Categories:
Fortress
Fortress
Labels:
UNESCO
Topics:
Archeology
Why visit:
Excursion
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Access:
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Roads:
Gravel
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