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Castle of the Three Holy Kings of Morro

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The Castle of the Three Holy Kings of Morro was erected between 1589 and 1630 with the purpose of protecting the entrance to the port of Havana from pirates and invaders. This fortress is perched on a rocky ledge, known as El Morro, over the Atlantic Ocean. The field master Juan de Texeda, and the military engineer Batista Antonelli were in charge of designing it by order of the king of Spain.

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Fortress of San Carlos de la Cabana

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The Fortress of San Carlos de la Cabaña is located on a hill to the east side of the port of Havana, in the Morro-Cabaña Military Historical Park. This colossal fortification was erected in the 18th century, between 1763 and 1774, in order to cover a weak point in the city's defenses.

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Castle of San Pedro de la Roca del Morro

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The military fortress Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca, also known as “Castillo del Morro”, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 for its great historical and architectural value. Formerly it was known as the Piracy Museum, but it changed its name to adapt to the new contents of the museum more general and related to the environment in which it is located in Santiago de Cuba.

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National Capitol of Cuba

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The National Capitol of Cuba is one of the most emblematic buildings in the city of Havana. This majestic building, located in Centro Habana, is similar to the Washington D.C Capitol, but one meter higher, one meter wider, one meter longer and much richer in detail.

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Castle of San Salvador de La Punta

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The Castle of San Salvador de La Punta stands on the Port of Havana, forming part of the defensive system formed by the four fortresses that defend the Bay of Havana. It was designed by Italian military engineer Giovanni Bautista Antonelli and was built between 1589 and 1600.

Palace of the Second Cape

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The Palace of the Second Cape, also known as Palacio de la Intendencia or Royal Post Office, is located in the north of the Plaza de Armas, next to the Palace of the General Captains, in Old Havana. This majestic palace, like the Palace of the General Captains, is neoclassical in style. Its construction was carried out in 1772, in local limestone, full of cavity and marine limestone inlays.

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