El Morro The Caribbeans Greatest Fort

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http://www.puertoricobygps.com — If there's one word that describes Fort San Felipe del Morro, in San Juan, Puerto Rico it's awesome! And that's exactly what the weather was also like this past weekend. It was awesome. So Zoraida and I took to the road to finish this two-part series about the Spanish Forts in Puerto Rico. • Fort San Felipe del Morro is a 6-level military fortification that rises 145 feet above sea level. However, when you first arrive it doesn't seem tall at all. This is because the entrance to the fort is through a concrete bridge that goes straight into the fifth level. • The purpose of Fort San Felipe del Morro was to guard the entrance to San Juan Bay. And in doing so it also guarded the southern part of the city of San Juan. The eastern side of the city was protected by Fort San Cristobal and the north has so many reefs that trying to land anywhere on that coast would have been pure suicide. • Spanish forts in Puerto Rico were built using the latest technology of the day. And while they seem simple today, there are actually many engineering, architecture and military strategy techniques built into the forts that still surprise the visitor. Be sure to ask your friendly park ranger about the construction of the city walls and the tunnels at Fort San Felipe del Morro and Fort San Cristobal. There's a lot more there than you might think. • The San Juan National Historic Site was added to the UNESCO Register of World Heritage Sites in 1983. It is operated by the United States National Park Service. For more information call 787-729-6777. • This video is not an official publication of the United States National Park Service. It only reflects the views of Orlando Mergal, a concerned local travel blogger that loves his beautiful island of Puerto Rico and enjoys showing it to the world. • / puertoricobygps

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