Castillo de Atarés, Colonial fortress in Havana, Cuba
The hexagonal stone fortress stands on La Loma de Soto hill, featuring six corner watchtowers and a deep perimeter moat overlooking Havana Harbor.
Engineer Agustín Crame directed the construction of this defensive structure between 1763 and 1767, following the brief British occupation of Havana.
The fortress represents Spanish colonial military architecture and forms part of Old Havana's fortification system, recognized by UNESCO in 1982.
The site provides access to multiple vaulted chambers, storage areas, and a central parade ground, with guided tours available throughout the day.
The fortress maintains six artillery platforms on its roof, enabling a 360-degree range of fire covering both the bay and surrounding city areas.
Location: Havana Province
Part of: Old Havana and its Fortification System
GPS coordinates: 23.12000,-82.36100
Latest update: May 8, 2025 21:08
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