P1030652 The open ground right in front of Castillo San Felipe Del Morro (1539-1790) proved fatal to many English soldiers in 1598 and Dutch soldiers in 1625.
The open ground right in front of Castillo San Felipe Del Morro (1539-1790) proved fatal to many English soldiers in 1598 and Dutch soldiers in 1625.
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P1030518 The primary function of the castle is to protect the harbor. The fort lies between the sea and the old town, at the entrance of the San Juan bay and harbor.
The primary function of the castle is to protect the harbor. The fort lies between the sea and the old town, at the entrance of the San Juan bay and harbor.
P1030522 Dry moat.
Dry moat.
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P1030525 Main plaza, 1780, used by soldiers for their drills.
Main plaza, 1780, used by soldiers for their drills.
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P1030534 Lighthouse, 1876. Still used today.
Lighthouse, 1876. Still used today.
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P1030539 Harbor entrance.
Harbor entrance.
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P1030546 Santa Barbara battery (1650-1780) on the main gun deck.
Santa Barbara battery (1650-1780) on the main gun deck.
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P1030551 Oldest part of the fortification, 1539.
Oldest part of the fortification, 1539.

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