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  1. The Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro (English: Castle of the Three Kings of Morro), also known as Castillo del Morro (Morro Castle), is a fortress guarding the entrance to the Havana harbor. The design is by the Italian engineer Battista Antonelli (1547–1616).

  2. One of the main attractions of Castillo del Morro are the spectacular views from around the fortress as you ascend a ramp to the structure’s superior level. At its northern point, you can bask in the beauty of an infinite ocean surrounded by cannons and garrettes that once defended Havana.

  3. Discover the Castillo de los Tres Santos Reyes del Morro Castle in Havana, Cuba and witness history unravel. Castillo de los Tres Santos Reyes del Morro ( Morro Castle) was erected between 1589 and 1630 to protect the mouth of the Havana port from pirates and invaders.

  4. El Morro. 3,707 reviews. #18 of 274 things to do in Havana. Historic Sites. Open now. 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Write a review. About. Duration: 1-2 hours. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. All photos (2,517) The area. Full view. Best nearby. Restaurants. 547 within 3 miles. NAZDAROVIE. 672.

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  5. Jan 2, 2018 · Known in Spanish as the Castillo de los Tres Reyes Magos del Morro, the castle shares its name with other fortresses in Santiago de Cuba and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The explanation lies in the fact that morro in Spanish means a rock visible from the sea, making it a useful landmark for navigators.

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  7. Jul 21, 2015 · Castillo del Morro (Morro Castle), short for Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro, standing at the mouth of Havana Bay, is an iconic landmark in Havana. It commands the best view of the city’s sunset over the tranquil sea, from the lighthouse built in 1844.

  8. Mar 31, 2024 · El Morro Castle, and its lighthouse, is the most iconic and the city’s emblem. This impressive stone and coral fort, complete with cannons, defended the eastern headland of Havana Bay from pirate attacks until the end of the 18th century, when the British captured the city.

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