San Felipe del Morro fort
Fort San Felipe del Morro is a 16th-century Spanish citadel on the northwest side of San Juan Island. For many years, the fort guarded the entrance to the bay and protected the city from attacks from the sea. Today, San Felipe del Morro is Puerto Rico’s main attraction and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
General Information
Fort San Felipe del Morro is named in honor of King Philip II of Spain and is located on a high promontory overlooking the entrance to San Juan Bay. The fort is one of the largest forts built by the Spanish in the Caribbean Sea over 200 years ago. It was built between 1539 and 1589. It has withstood several wars. In 1898, during the Spanish-American War, the lighthouse was destroyed, which was later rebuilt.El Morro is home to the National Museum dedicated to the history of the fort, featuring exhibits, historical photographs and artifacts found here.
.Visitors can also go inside the fort, which has six levels and includes a maze of tunnels, barracks, prison cells passageways and warehouses. San Felipe del Morro has preserved cannons that still guard the harbor. From the observation tower you can enjoy a magnificent view of the ocean. Here you can walk on the lawns where soldiers once marched. Children fly kites here in sunny weather. And many citizens come here for a picnic.
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