Fortress of Castillo del Moro

The fortress of Castillo del Morro is a fortification with an interesting history, included by UNESCO in the World Heritage List. It is located at a 60-meter height 10 kilometers south-west of the city. It was built in 1590 by Italian engineers. Its goal is to protect the city from French privateer troops and pirate raids. It was destroyed several times by seismic activity in the region. At some point in history, there were prisons for dangerous criminals. For a long time, the fortification was in a state of destruction and decline. Only in 1970 was it decided to restore it. Today it is considered a military monument and an example of Spanish colonial architecture. In almost all rooms of the fortress there are museum exhibits, the most interesting of which are trophies of English and French pirates. The easiest way to get there is by taxi. The cost of the trip in both directions is approximately CUC $ 25.