Castillo San Felipe del Morro (English: Promontory Castle of Saint Philip), most commonly known as El Morro (The Promontory), is a large fortress and citadel in the historic district of Old San Juan in Puerto Rico.

Few landmarks are more representative of Puerto Rico's legacy within the Caribbean and the Americas than Castillo San Felipe del Morro, better known as El Morro. This fortification on the corner of the islet of Old San Juan now greets cruise ships as they leisurely sail in …

2019年12月26日 · Castillo San Felipe del Morro (also known as “El Morro”), perhaps the most iconic fortification built by the Spanish in the Americas, covers a 140 foot-high promontory at the entrance to the Bay of San Juan.

Castillo San Felipe Del Morro is Puerto Rico’s most famous landmark. For almost 500 years, El Morro, with its 40 feet tall and more than 20 feet wide walls, defended the island from the attacks of enemies.

2021年1月26日 · Castillo San Felipe del Morro, (El Morro) sits atop a high promontory overlooking the entrance to the San Juan Bay. It is the result of the efforts of Spanish engineers over a period of more than 250 years and is one of the largest fortifications built by the Spain in the Caribbean.

2023年8月15日 · The complete guide to visiting El Morro, the historic fort in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It's a National Historic site and a UNESCO World Heritage site!

2024年3月5日 · The Most Popular & Beloved Landmark in Puerto Rico – A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Entering the gates of Castillo San Felipe del Morro is like walking 5 centuries into the past, where you can get immersed in the intriguing history of one of the most significant places in the Western Hemisphere.

2023年6月27日 · El Morro, officially known as Castillo San Felipe del Morro, is the fortress that has guarded the entrance to San Juan Bay for centuries. Its strategic location, jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean, made it an essential line of defense for the Spanish colonial empire.

2022年5月10日 · Called El Morro (which means "promontory" in Spanish), the fortress encapsulates Puerto Rico’s role as a guardian of the New World. Perched on the northwestern-most point of Old San Juan, this daunting citadel must have been an …

2020年8月7日 · El Morro is Puerto Rico's most popular historic site. It is is a large fortress that dates back to the 16th century. El Morro was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.