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El Morro, perhaps one of the symbols of Havana together with the Giraldilla and other monuments. A must to every visitor who wants to enjoy nice views of havana and learn more about cuban and havana history.
Its construction started in 1589 and finished in 1630. Its construction was directed by Juan Bautista Antonelli, an Italian military engineer, who also was architect of San Carlos de la Cabana. It was the most important fort of the colonial times, not only from the strategic-military point of view, but also for its effectiveness as lighthouse and symbol of the city. When the British invasion took place in 1762, the castle was damaged. So it had to be reconstructed and upgraded. The lighthouse was built in 1844 to replace with a more modern one, the existing model from 1764. Declared National Monument years ago. Leave a Comment Directions: ...no need directions...is easy to find if U walk on the malecon
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El Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro and La Fortaleza San Carlos de la Cabana are located across the bay of Havana. From La Habana Vieja, you can easily take a taxi to get through the tunnel. Built in 1763, the Fortaleza is a great place to go when you feel like getting away from the bustling city to walk around and enjoy the view of Havana from across the bay and perhaps get something to eat at one of the restaurants located inside the walls of the fortress. From the Fortaleza, you can easily walk to the Castillo. The main attraction of the Castillo is the lighthouse that was build in 1845 and is still in operation today. Visitors are allowed to climb up to the top of the lighthouse to enjoy the beautiful panoramic view. If you know a bit of Spanish you can talk with the lighthouse keeper who'll explain how the lighthouse works. I've been in many lighthouses before but it was my first time going into one that isn't fully automated so I really enjoyed my visit. Leave a Comment Phone: 862-06-17 / 863-79-41Directions: Across the bay of Havana
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Castillo de los Tres Reyes Magos del Morro or simply CASTILLO EL MORRO dominated the Port entrance and guarding the entrance to Havana Bay. Built in 1589 it was strategically placed here as there was already a natural elevation of rock.
This impressive fort is perched on cliffs on the opposite side of the Harbor from old Havana,
Entrance is 4 CUC and 2 CUC for a permit to take photos. Leave a Comment
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When you visit Havana, you have to go to La Regla and pay also a visit to the Castillo el Morro. Walk through the rooms and see the exhibits and enjoy the views over the city.
The castle is huge and the rooms are big and you can find interesting information about the history of the place. You even can see the transport-system for the cannonballs. Leave a Comment
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wonderful castle where you will have bars, and restos under the cavernous alleys of this keeper of the bay of Havana. the taking of this castle often meant the surrender of havana like in 1763 to the British. Leave a Comment Address: bay of havanaDirections: city center by the bay
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Owing to its vocation as a port city with a unique geographical location at the mouth of the Gulf of Mexico, Havana soon took on a dominant role as a trade and communication link between the Old and the New Worlds. The city became a sought-after prize, targeted by corsairs and pirates who attacked it on countless occasions. To guard against such attacks, the town erected a unique and impressive system of fortresses, four of which were located at the bay's entrance channel.
'CASTILLO DE LOS TRES REYES DEL MORRO' (or simply El Morro) which built between 1588 and 1630. No other place in Havana offers such an all-embracing view of the capital's skyline. Leave a Comment Directions: This can be reached via the tunnel which starts near the Maximo Gomez Monument.Other Contact: The 'Castillo de los tres santos
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This is the official name, but most ppl call it El Morro. It is a national monument that was built in early 17th century to protect the harbour entrance to the Bay of Havana. It was attached by the British from land in 1762 and Havana remained under British rule until a year later.
The castle is in irregular shape and is surrounded by moats. There are four series of batteries facing different directions.
The 10m tall lighthouse was added to the castle in 1844. It gives a panoramic view of the Malecon, old Havana, Vedado and the ocean. The breeze from the ocean is certainly welcoming, especially after a long walk! Leave a Comment Address: Habana del EsteDirections: It can be reached by taxi, or by the harbour ferry to Casablanca. You'll then walk for another 20 minutes, passing La Cabana first.
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A very beautiful historic place.
You can have nice lunch there and many times you'll have some Cuban old music byh a group that will play for you while you are looking at the fantastic view of Havana.
In the pic': a view on Havana. from the restaurant Leave a Comment
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Completed in 1630, the castillo guards the entrance to the Canal de Entrada and offers one of the best views of Havana. The lighthouse was added in the nineteenth century.
Interesting to simply explore the cobbled recesses and combine it with the Fortaleza de la Cabana. Take either a bus through the tunnel or take a ferry (docks near to the Convent of San Francisco: ferry goes to Casablanca which is close to the Fortaleza)
Open: Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 6.30pm
Sunday 9.30am - 1pm
Entrance Fee: $3 Leave a Comment
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The castle of the Three Kings (Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro) called "El Morro" is the most famous fortress of the Caribbean.
Its construction started in 1589 and finished in 1630 by the italian engineer Giovanni Battista Antonelli, on the east side of the Havana Bay.
There is a quite interesting museum inside. Leave a Comment Directions: Two minutes by taxi from Havana Vieja.
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