Faro Castillo del Morro - La Habana, Cuba
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N 23° 09.009 W 082° 21.428
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The lighthouse called Faro Castillo del Morro replaced in 1844 an ocean side tower of Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro located at the entrance of Havana Harbor.
Waymark Code: WMV91R
Location: Cuba
Date Posted: 03/16/2017
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Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro is one the symbols of Havana and one of the most visited places by both tourist and locals. It has been photographed and painted by many and has also appeared in several movies. Inside are several exhibitions, but the construction itself is worth a visit.
Along with a deep moat and two batteries, additional defence was originally provided by an ocean-side tower, replaced in 1844 by a lighthouse called the Faro del Morro. Now a symbol of Havana, it offers one of the finest views of the city, especially at sunset. The history of the lighthouse and castle is explored in the Sala de Historia, while the Sala de Cristóbal Colón charts the history of Columbus’s journey to the Americas. Another interesting historical feature of the castillo is the prisons, which have holes in the back walls through which prisoners were fed to the sharks.
The lighthouse has a height of 25 metres (82 ft), a focal height of 44 metres (144 ft) and displays two white flashes every 15 seconds (Fl.(2) 15s).
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