National Park Castillo San Felipe Del Morro Fortress In Old San Juan Castillo san felipe del morro (also known as “el morro”), perhaps the most iconic fortification built by the spanish in the americas, covers a 140 foot high promontory at the entrance to the bay of san juan. this fortress consists of 6 levels facing the atlantic ocean, all of which were designed to create a devastating artillery fire over. Plan your visit san juan national historic site (u.s.
National Park Castillo San Felipe Del Morro Fortress In Old San Juan Reference no. 13000284 [ 2 ] castillo san felipe del morro (english: promontory castle of saint philip), most commonly known as el morro(the promontory), is a large fortress and citadel in the historic district of old san juan, puerto rico. commissioned by king charles i of spain in 1539, it was first built as a fortified tower in honor of king. Exploring castillo san felipe del morro in old san juan. San juan national historic site is one of the over 400 parks of the national park service. it includes castillo san felipe del morro, castillo san cristóbal, most of the city walls, the san juan gate and fort san juan de la cruz just across the entrance to the bay. our mission is to preserve natural and cultural treasures, like this one, for. Puerto rico's castillo san felipe del morro.
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