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๐Ÿฐ Old Havana and its Fortification System

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๐Ÿฐ Old Havana and its Fortification System
UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring colonial military architecture and urban heritage


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 17 Mar 2026 at 11:22
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 1982
  • Fortifications built between the 16th and 19th centuries
  • Located at the entrance to Havana Bay, a strategic Caribbean port
  • Includes major fortresses: El Morro, La Real Fuerza, La Cabaรฑa, and San Salvador de la Punta

Old Havana and its Fortification System represent one of the oldest and largest systems of stone fortifications in ...

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