San Felipe del Morro Fort, Old San Juan PR.

Often called El Morro, this 74 acre fort sits at the northwestern most point of Puerto Rico. El Morro is a term meaning promontory or headland. Its location was designed to guard the entrance to San Juan bay and to defend the city from sea attacks.

In 1539, a tower was first built at the site, however the six level fort was not completed until 1787. Today, the fort is an amalgamation of design by Spanish troops and the US government spanning over 250 years. The El Morro is the largest fort in the Caribbean. read more...