Cuba

San Salvador de la Punta History San Salvador de la Punta is a remarkable fortress built between late 1590 through the middle of the 17th century to safeguard the main entranceway to the bay and harbor of Havana. The fortress was commissioned by Felipe II and the design and construction were handled by the famous […]

Situated on a natural rocky elevation at the mouth of Havana Harbor, the picturesque Morro Castle was designed by Juan Bautista Antonelli (an Italian engineer) and built during the late 16th century. Morro castle, especially its lighthouse is a symbol of Havana. Morro Castle History Built-in the late 16th century, it was conquered by the

Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña, or simply La Cabaña is the biggest castle in the Americas. It is located in Havana, next to Morro Castle. Since 1982 La Cabaña fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. La Cabaña History La Cabaña was established during 1763-1774 by King Carlos III of Spain and served

The San Pedro de la Roca Castle is a fortress situated 10 km from Santiago de Cuba. Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca History This 17th-century fortress, situated on a rocky promontory at the coast of Santiago city, is the best-preserved monument of Spanish-American military architecture. Giovan Battista Antonelli, a member of a Milanese

The Castillo de la Real Fuerza is one of Latin America’s most beautiful castles. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. Castillo de la Real Fuerza History Construction of the castle started in 1555 and by 1577 it was completed. This makes the Real Fuerza castle the oldest Spanish stone fortress in Latin

This spectacular Spanish fortress was founded in 1745 by King Carlos V of Spain. The fortress then acted as a defensive system against Caribbean pirates and other overseas dominions. Castillo de Jagua History Situated on a rock at the entrance of Cienfuegos Bay, it is now a National Monument and affords visitors a scenic view