Torreón de la Chorrera

The rectangular stone structure stands on a coral islet near the shore, featuring two stories and strategic positioning for coastal surveillance.

Built in 1646 by Juan Bautista Antonelli, the fort housed fifty soldiers and eleven guns before British forces captured it during the 1762 siege.

The fortification represents Spanish colonial military architecture and forms part of the extensive defense network that protected Havana from maritime attacks.

Visitors reach the fort entrance through a stone staircase leading to the second floor, where a commemorative tablet displays construction details.

The former military stronghold now contains a restaurant while maintaining its position as a sentinel over the entrance to the Almendares River.

Location: Havana Province

Part of: Old Havana and its Fortification System

GPS coordinates: 23.13200,-82.40900

Latest update: May 7, 2025 15:27