Morro Castle, Fortress at Havana harbor entrance, Cuba
The military complex spans across a rocky promontory with three connected bastions, curtain walls, barracks, and a lighthouse at its northwestern section.
Italian engineer Giovanni Battista Antonelli designed and constructed this defensive structure between 1590 and 1630 to protect Havana from maritime attacks.
The Maritime Museum within the fortress presents exhibitions about underwater archaeology, maritime navigation, and the defensive systems of colonial Cuba.
The fortress welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with separate admission fees for access to the Maritime Museum and lighthouse sections.
During conflicts, an iron chain connected this fortress to La Punta Castle across the bay, creating a physical barrier that prevented enemy ships from entering.
Location: Havana
Part of: Old Havana, Old Havana and its Fortification System
Address: 5J2V+34X, Havana, Cuba Havana
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +5378619727
GPS coordinates: 23.15042,-82.35667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57
Cuban landscapes combine colonial buildings in Havana, beaches in Varadero, and tobacco fields in Valle de Viñales. The capital displays historic structures like the Capitol, Gran Teatro, and Morro fortress. The coastal regions present white sand beaches and clear waters.
Cuba combines colonial architecture, tropical landscapes and centuries-old fortifications. From the tobacco fields of Viñales Valley to the colonial towns of Trinidad and Havana, and the waterfalls of Soroa, the island displays its history and natural diversity. The Spanish colonial period left behind fortresses, palaces and cobblestone streets in historic centers. National parks protect karst formations, rainforests and coastal areas. Along the coast lie beaches with turquoise waters and coral reefs. The route passes through different regions of the island, from the mountains of Sierra Maestra to the cayos off the northern coast. Each location shows a different aspect of Cuban culture and nature, whether in the streets of Santiago de Cuba or in the caves of Bellamar.
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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