San Lázaro Tower, Fortified tower in Old Havana, Cuba
The San Lázaro Tower features round masonry construction with a diameter of 4.57 meters and reaches a height of 9.14 meters.
Engineer Marcos Lucio constructed this military watchtower in 1665 to monitor maritime approaches and provide early warnings of potential threats.
The tower stands as a component of Old Havana's Fortification System, recognized by UNESCO for its representation of colonial military architecture.
Visitors can reach the tower while exploring the coastal fortifications that extend from the University of Havana to Castillo San Salvador.
The structure's position near the former Hospital de San Lázaro connects it to the historic medical district of colonial Havana.
Location: Havana Province
Location: Havana
Inception: 1665
Part of: Old Havana and its Fortification System
Address: Malecón y Marina La Habana
GPS coordinates: 23.14160,-82.37409
Latest update: May 11, 2025 17:20
The monuments in central Havana showcase Spanish colonial military, religious, and civil architecture. The 16th-century fortifications protect the port, while baroque religious buildings and neoclassical palaces line the cobbled squares. Museums, theaters, and cultural centers occupy former administrative and industrial buildings.
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