Morro Castle

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Havana: Morro Castle

Morro Castle

castle, Havana, Cuba

Also known as: Castillo del Morro

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…these is Morro Castle (Castillo del Morro), completed in 1640. It became the centre of the network of forts protecting Havana, and, with La Punta Fortress (Castillo de la Punta), dominated the actual entrance to the harbour. The oldest fortification, La Fuerza (Castillo de la Fuerza), was begun in…
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…these is Morro Castle (Castillo del Morro), completed in 1640. It became the centre of the network of forts protecting Havana, and, with La Punta Fortress (Castillo de la Punta), dominated the actual entrance to the harbour. The oldest fortification, La Fuerza (Castillo de la Fuerza), was begun in…
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