Forts, San Juan

by Waalewiener
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Fort '' El Morro ''

" El Morro '' fortified in 1539, finished in 1589, 140 feet above sea level, 18 ft thick walls. The Fort only fell once to a land assault by the Earl of Cumberland forces. The Fort is a maze of Tunnels, Dungeons, Barracks, Outpost, and Ramps. There were many restorations and expansions to make the Fort what it is today. The area is a 74 acre site and it has been a National Historic site since 1949. Tours are available , Tour office is open 9-5, and admission is free.

Seeing all the colourful buildings the Forts , the Ships in the harbour etc etc I wish we could have spent more time in San Juan.


	Forts: Two enormous big Forts still in very good shape.	Tip Rating:

Updated By Waalewiener

on December 2, 2002

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Entrance to Fort Cristobal

Definitely I would say the 2 huge Forts of Old San Juan,this picture features one of 2. San Cristobal built in the 18 th Century .They called it the Gibraltar of the West Indies. San Cristobal massive in size is one of the largest defences ever built in the Americas Guided tours through the '' Maze'' are available on Tuesday , Thursday, & Friday at 10 am 11 am 2 pm & 3pm. Office open daily. 9 a.m -5 pm. Located at Norzagaray street Old San Juan Tel (787) 729-6653.

Good memories of San Juan , the great colorful houses & buildings Goverment buildings , Forts ,Churches, stores Fountains, Monuments , not to forget the incredible harbour with its Cruise Ships and a Tall Ship.


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By lolita12pr

on August 26, 2002

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There is nothing better than a walked thought El Morro in a Saturday afternoon. I don’t know how to explain it without sounding too clichéd, but I think old San Juan has a special magic, when I’m there I feel like I’m some place else. It feels like I’m visiting another country without leaving my country. I think it’s because of the diversity of people that you encounter when you are there. Old San Juan is the only place where you can find the famous “linber” that I used to eat when I was a child. “Linber” is just frozen water with artificial flavors but it’s wonderful to walk around holding a “linber in your hands and getting your teeth all colored and smiling to everybody you meet showing your red or blue teeth.


	Forts: Take a look at the City Wall,...	Tip Rating:

By seagoingJLW

on September 7, 2002

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Take a look at the City Wall, 42 feet high, that surrounds the Old City. Building was begun in the 1630s.


	Forts: the bastion	Tip Rating:

Updated By globetrott

on April 18, 2003

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San Juan - Purto Rico - the
bastion

it took the Spanish 100 years to build this bastion. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ these pics are made out of a small airplane, that I rented with some friends - and I made a super-8 film and finally scanned it for VT - - so this is why the quality of these pics is not so very special - - but at least those are MY PICS - NO POSTCARDS...


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Updated By globetrott

on October 19, 2002

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visit EL MORRO - Santa Barbara Bastion -

In 1539 it was started to be built at the very end of the island, surrounded by steep cliffs


	Forts: the bastion - just a few steps from Old San Juan	Tip Rating:

Updated By globetrott

on October 19, 2002

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The bastion is situated on a peninsula and therefore sourrounded by water and steep and dangerous cliffs from 3 sides - and you may easily get there from the Old town of San Juan


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By pacus3rd

on August 24, 2002

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See the lighthouse .......that have stood on el morro fifth level. the first one was constructed in 1846, the second lighthouse replaced in 1876 and the third 1899-1900. El morro Lighthouse took a direct hit during the Spanish-American war bombardment,but the brick foundation was salvaged and reused to erect the lighthouse in use here today. This aid to navigation still serves to help ships to enter San Juan Harbor,one of the busiest port in the caribbean.


	Forts: Visit The Morro Fort.......and...	Tip Rating:

By pacus3rd

on August 24, 2002

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Visit The Morro Fort.......and you are going to see the beauty of this place.


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By pacus3rd

on August 24, 2002

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Visit the well-known silhouette of The Garita.... is often used as a symbol of Puerto Rico.