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Fuerte San Felipe del Morro

Address: Calle Norzagaray, Old San Juan, San Juan, 00901
Phone: 787/729-6960
www.nps.gov/saju

Category: Museums/Galleries
Location: Old San Juan

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 5.0/5

Fodor's Review:

On a rocky promontory at the northwestern tip of the Old City is El Morro (which translates as "promontory"), a fortress built by the Spaniards between 1540 and 1783. Rising 140 feet above the sea, the massive six-level fortress covers enough territory to accommodate a nine-hole golf course. It's a labyrinth of dungeons, ramps, barracks, turrets, towers, and tunnels. Built to protect the port, El Morro has a commanding view of the harbor. You're free to wander throughout. The cannon emplacement walls are thick as a child's arm is long, and the dank secret passageways are a wonder of engineering. The history of the fortress can be traced in its museum. Tours and a video show are available in English.

Cost: $3, $5 includes admission to Fuerte San Cristóbal
Open: June-Nov., daily 9-5; Dec.-May, daily 9-6

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Reviewed by jasy from Miami, FL on 7/11/08
I was travelling with people from ages 10 to 41, and everyone enjoyed this beautiful fort. A great stop to make if you are going around Old San Juan.