Castillo del Morro (Morro Castle)

Havana, Cuba

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Castillo del Morro, officially known as Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro, is a historic fortress that guards the entrance to Havana Bay in Cuba.

Built by the Spanish in the late 16th century to protect Havana from pirate attacks and foreign invasions, the fortress occupies a strategic location on a rocky headland overlooking the sea. Its thick stone walls, cannons, lighthouse, and defensive structures offer a fascinating glimpse into Cuba’s colonial military history.

Today, Castillo del Morro is a major tourist attraction and part of Havana’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed fortification system, providing panoramic views of the city, the harbor, and the Gulf of Mexico.