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W is for Walled fortresses

Both Havana and Santiago de Cuba have fortresses originally built to protect Spanish interests from raiders and pirates. While each as a longer name, both are usually known by the shorter name of Morro Fortress. The one in Havana is older, built in 1589 while the one in Santiago de Cuba was built in 1637.…

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WBoth Havana and Santiago de Cuba have fortresses originally built to protect Spanish interests from raiders and pirates. While each as a longer name, both are usually known by the shorter name of Morro Fortress. The one in Havana is older, built in 1589 while the one in Santiago de Cuba was built in 1637. The styles are very different, as you can see from the photos.

Havana’s Morro Fortress

Havana Fortress

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Santiago’s Morro Fortress

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3 responses to “W is for Walled fortresses”

  1. notarize123 Avatar
    notarize123

    Now that would be a fun place to visit and run around in!

    Stephen Tremp
    A to Z Co-host
    W is for Window and White Noise
    http://www.stephentremp.com

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    Barbara In Caneyhead

    Wow! Those are really old considering they are on this side of the globe!!
    ~ The end is in sight!!! ~
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