El Morro de San Felipe
30 November 2009 | Puerto Plata
This fort is also known as El Morro de San Felipe. It was originally erected to protect the city of Puerto Plata from attacking pirates and corsairs. Its construction was commissioned by King Felipe II, of Spain, and it was completed in 1577 by Don Rengifo de Angulo, the fort's mayor. It is located on a hill at the "Puntilla Del Malecón," overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Das Fort "El Morro de San Felipe" am Hafeneingang von Puerto Plata wurde zum Schutz gegen Piraten errichtet. Es wurde 1577 fertig gestellt.