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🏰 Old Havana and its Fortification System

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🏰 Old Havana and its Fortification System
UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring Renaissance military architecture and colonial urban fabric


🕐 2 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 16:10

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

πŸ“‹ Fast Facts
  • UNESCO inscription: 1982
  • Founded: 1519
  • Key fortress: Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro (built 1589–1630)
  • Architect of El Morro: Battista Antonelli (Italian engineer)

Old Havana and its Fortification System comprise a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognizing the colonial city's exceptional architectural ...

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