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Castillo San Felipe del Morro

Name: Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Address: 501 Bulevar del Valle, San Juan, San Juan, PR

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Roger

October 10, 2022

Monumental 16th century Spanish Fort sitting in Puerto Rico's Capital and largest city.

Adrian

March 29, 2022

Exploring Castillo San Felipe del Morro in Old San Juan Learn the history behind one of Spain's major military engineering marvels: from colonization to the Second World War. Few landmarks represent Puerto Rico's legacy within the Caribbean and the Americas than Castillo San Felipe del Morro. This fortification on the corner of the islet of Old San Juan now greets cruise ships as they leisurely sail in and out of the bay. During most of its nearly 500-year history, it was an important military outpost for Spain and later the United States. When you walk through the narrow entrance and see the flags waving in the stiff Atlantic breeze, it's easy to be transported to another time in history and imagine soldiers in antiquated uniforms marching along the edge of the wall where cannons fit snuggly into the embrasures. You will learn about El Morro and the Island's history itself, why Puerto Rico's strategic location in the Caribbean made it an important port for those trying to expand their reach in the New World, and how the United States used the fort during both World Wars.