Fort San Felipe del Morro - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fort San Felipe del Morro —or El Castillo San Felipe del Morro in Spanish— is a sixteenth-century citadel which lies on the northwestern-most point of the islet of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Named in h...
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Two modern structures were added to El Morro after Puerto Rico became a commonwealth. A lighthouse that was damaged and repaired by the U.S. in 1906-08 stands out in stark contrast to the rest of the structure. ... the history of puerto rico...
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A Brief History Of The Island Of Puerto Rico ... To avoid that enemies take the island of Puerto Rico and use it as a base from which to attack the treasure fleets, Spain authorized the fortification of San Juan. The construction of El Morro de San Felipe Castle began in 1539. Other small forts were also built.
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www.solboricua.com/history.htm
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Puerto Rico enjoys year round tropical climate. Winters are breeze and summers are mostly hot and humid. It rains all year long with a "dry" season in April. Temperatures range from 60's in the winter to 90's in the summer. ... Three lighthouses have stood on El Morro's 6th level in its long history. The first one was built...
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Welcome to Castillo de San Felipe del Morro Declared a World Heritage elite by the United Nations in 1933. El Morro is Puerto Rico's best known fortress. ... Over two million visitors a year explore theme windswept ramparts and pageways, where the history of 400 years of Spain in Puerto Rico comes alive. History at a Glance;
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www.nps.gov/archive/saju/morro.html
www.nps.gov/archive/saju/morro.html
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Fireworks Image Map ... ; Here's a nice aerial view of the San Juan area I found before we made the trip ... Old San Juan sits at the end of this islet, capped by the magnificent El Morro.
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Part of the largest and best-preserved Spanish fortifications in the New World. Sited at the entrance to San Juan Bay to protect the city from sea attacks and serve as the gateway to New Spain. Started in 1540, it took 250 years to take its present form. ... Fuerte San Felipe del Morro Photo ... Travel & Sports: Puerto Rico ©2009;
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www.travelandsports.com/elmm901.htm
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; On March 25, Pirate Roberto Cofresí was executed on the fields of El Morro castle. Puerto Rico governors receive absolute governing faculties. On July 6, an hurricane strikes the island. Six villages were destroyed. ... Search this site: Quick Links; Description People Geography History Economy ;
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