Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca, also known as Castillo del Morro, is a historic fortress located in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. Built in 1638 to protect the city and its harbor from pirate attacks and naval incursions, the fort is an exemplary model of Renaissance military architecture adapted to the Caribbean context. Designed by the Italian engineer Juan Bautista Antonelli, the fortress features multiple levels of defensive walls, bastions, and drawbridges. In 1997, it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its outstanding universal value as a military structure.
Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba is famously known for its historical significance in the Cuban Revolution. On July 26, 1953, it was the site of an armed attack led by Fidel Castro and his group of revolutionaries, marking the beginning of the revolutionary movement against the regime of Fulgencio Batista. Although the attack was unsuccessful and many of the participants were captured or killed, it set the stage for future revolutionary activities and eventually led to the overthrow of Batista in 1959.
Planning a trip?
.jpg)