Castillo de Jagua, Spanish colonial fort at Cienfuegos Bay entrance, Cuba
The limestone fortress contains multiple floors, a watchtower, and a functional wooden drawbridge spanning across an unfilled moat at the entrance.
King Philip V of Spain ordered the construction of this defensive structure in 1742 to shield the bay from Caribbean pirates seeking supplies.
The fortress appears on Cuban exchange certificates from the 1980s, showcasing its role in the national architectural heritage.
Visitors can reach the fort through three daily boat departures from Cienfuegos port or by taking a taxi to the village of Pasacaballo.
The fortress stands near an unfinished Nuclear City project, which remained incomplete after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Location: Cienfuegos
Inception: 1742
GPS coordinates: 22.06667,-80.46667
Latest update: May 12, 2025 00:16
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