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Morro Castle

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Morro Castle in Cuba
Photo: Dr. Anthony R. Picciolo, NOAA NODC · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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). Originally under the control of Spain, the fortress was captured by the British in 1762 and returned to Spain under the Treaty of Paris (1763) a year later. The Morro Castle was the primary defence in the Havana harbor until La Cabaña was completed in 1774.

Text adapted from “Castillo de los Tres Reyes Del Morro” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Morro Castle ranks #1,331 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #3 of the 12 mapped in Cuba. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 3,479 times in the last 60 days, more than 81% of the atlas. 9 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Havana, 2 km away. See how Cuba compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Morro Castle?

Morro Castle stands in Cuba, at 23.15042°, -82.35667°.

Is Morro Castle a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Yes — it is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, per its Wikidata entry.

How famous is Morro Castle?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #1,331 of 9,079 worldwide, and #3 in Cuba. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Morro Castle?

San Salvador de la Punta Fortress, about 1 km away.

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