Thursday, November 10, 2016

Castillo San Felipe del Morro

Castillo San Felipe del Morro is a Spanish fortification to protect the entry into the bay and the colonial City of San Juan from enemy attacks.  Its construction stated in 1539 but was not fully completed until 1767.


It is named in honor of King Phillip the 2 of Spain.  In 1983 it was declared a World Heritage site.  It is one of Puerto Rico's most important tourist attractions that receives over 2 million visitors a year.

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