🏰 Old Havana and its Fortification System
Colonial fortress complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1982
- Founded in 1519 as a Spanish colonial settlement
- La Cabaña fortress built 1763–1774 after the British siege
- Covers approximately 10 hectares (25 acres) with extensive fortification network
Old Havana and its Fortification System represent one of the most complete and well-preserved examples of Spanish colonial ...