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| Page Views: 378 Last Visit to San Juan: - I Visit Here Frequently | San Felipe del Morro by pecaspeca - last update: Jul 3, 2005 |
|  | Plaza principal del Morro; Main Plaza El Morro, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and San Juan Bay, is the most striking of the city’s military fortifications. It was built between 1540 and 1783 to protect San Juan from attack by sea. Among its many attractions is a maze of secret tunnels and dungeons. Along with San Cristóbal Fort, El Morro has been designated a National Historic Site and is part of a World Heritage Site. It is administered by the U.S. National Park Service. Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. English tours depart at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Tel. (787) 729-6960.
El Fuerte San Felipe del Morro, rodeado por el Océano Atlántico y la Bahía de San Juan, es la más impresionante de las fortificaciones militares de la Isla. Fue construído entre el 1540 y el 1783 para proteger a San Juan de ataques por mar. Entre sus múltiples atracciones figura un laberinto de túneles secretos y calabozos. Al igual que el Fuerte San Cristóbal, El Morro ha sido designado como Legado Histórico Nacional y es parte del “World Heritage Site”. Tel. (787) 729-6960. |
|  | Rampa de Artillería del Morro; Artillery Ramp |
|  | La Fosa de Puerto Rico vista desde el Morro Puerto Rico Trench: Deepest Point in the Atlantic Ocean and Second in the World: 28,374 feet / 8648 meters
El punto más profundo del Océano Atlántico y el segundo más profundo del mundo: 28,374 pies/8648 metros. |
|  | Un Cañón del Morro, A Cannon At least six artillerymen were required to work this 8-pounder cannon, capable of firing two balls per minute. Locate 120 feet above sea level, this cannon could fire at ships up to half a mile away.
Se requerían por lo menos seis artilleros para disparar este cañón de 8 libras, detonándolo dos veces por minuto. Localizado a una altura de 120 pies sobre el nivel del mar, los soldados disparaban a los barcos teniendo un alcance de media milla. |
|  | El Morro |
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sprdak11 Sun Oct 15, 2006 11:27 UTC Interesting page with great photos. Greetings from Poland. | jghpmontt Tue Aug 29, 2006 18:59 UTC Muy lindas tus fotos...saludos | perseushermes Sat May 27, 2006 23:20 UTC Great photos and great translation. You got my ratings! | cachaseiro Wed Mar 1, 2006 23:53 UTC great photos and info about san juan. thanks for sharing :O) |
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