Havana - Castillo del Morro (Parque Historico Militar)

The Castillo del Morro, officially called Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro, stands at the entrance of the Bay of Havana. Today the fort is open to visitors and is called the Parque Historico Militar. Castillo del Morro was built in the late 16th Century and early 17th century to guard against pirate attacks, which were a constant threat at that time. It was designed by Italian engineer, Giovanni Battista Antonelli, and looks today much the same as it did in the 17th Century. One of the main changes to the fort is the lighthouse, which was rebuilt several times and then finally replaced with a new lighthouse in the middle of the 19th Century built of solid stone. The original lamp still shines in the lighthouse.

From Castillo del Morro there are great views out over the ocean and the city of Havana.