Fortín de Heredia, Military fortification tower in Heredia, Costa Rica
The Fortin de Heredia stands 13 meters tall with a quadrangular base, cylindrical middle section, and octagonal top section at the intersection of central streets.
Built in 1876 under Governor Fadrique Gutierrez's direction, this fortress was initially part of a larger defensive project to construct four towers around the old town hall.
The structure combines raw stone, clay, lime, and brick construction techniques, representing the late 19th-century military architecture of Costa Rica.
Visitors can access the fortress through two entrance doors, while the southern entrance remains permanently closed for preservation purposes.
The fortress features gun ports positioned above arched doorways in an unusual outward-facing configuration, challenging traditional defensive design principles.
Location: Heredia
Architects: Fadrique Gutiérrez
GPS coordinates: 9.99925,-84.11708
Latest update: May 12, 2025 01:14
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