Fort San Felipe

Local nameFortaleza de San Felipe
LocationPuerto Plata, Dominican Republic

The Fortaleza San Felipe is a historic Spanish fortress located in the north of the Dominican Republic in the province of Puerto Plata. Also known as El Morro de San Felipe, it was used to protect the City of Puerto Plata from foreign invaders, pirates, and privateers. It is located on a hill at the Puntilla del Malecón, overlooking the entrance to the city's seaport.

The fort's construction was commissioned in 1564 and completed in 1577. It was named for King Felipe II of Spain. The fort is one of the oldest European structures in the Caribbean, and is the only remnant of the 16th century in Puerto Plata.Today, the Fortaleza San Felipe serves as a museum showcasing the important role it has played in the history of Puerto Plata and the Dominican Republic. The fortress houses military artifacts from the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortaleza_San_Felipe

Address Dominican Republic

Coordinates 19°48'14.871" N -70°41'45.169" E

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