List of castles in Puerto Rico explained
This is a list of castles in Puerto Rico. Some cannot properly be described as true castles. They are primarily country houses, follies, or other types of buildings built to give the appearance of a castle. They are usually designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival, Spanish Colonial architecture, or Neoclassical styles. Most, however, were designed as fortifications, in particular for military defense purposes.
List of castles in Puerto Rico
- Castillo San Felipe del Morro, in San Juan, also known as El Morro, is a citadel built between 16th and 18th centuries to defend the city from seaborne military attacks.
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Notes and References
- Mariano G. Coronas Castro, Certifying Official; Felix J. del Campo, State Historian; and Hector Santiago, Assistant to State Historian, Puerto Rico Historic Preservation Office. (San Juan, Puerto Rico) 7 April 1987. In National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form. United States Department of the Interior. National Park Service. (Washington, D.C.) Page 2. Listing Reference Number 87000772. 14 May 1987.