Fuerte de Santa Barbara - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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N 18° 28.756 W 069° 53.073
19Q E 406612 N 2043439
This fort is one of the elements composing the defensive network of Santo Domingo, built originally in the 16th Century
Waymark Code: WM15QW6
Location: Dominican Republic
Date Posted: 02/12/2022
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Fuerte de Santa Barbara was built around 1570. It was taken by Francis Drake in 1586. It has originally a church within its perimeter although nowadays the walls in that side don't exist, they were removed centuries ago to allow development of the town.
Access is possible through the church gate and the provided coordinates point to this spot. No fee but possibly off limits during the night. Nice views from up there. Some old cannons were placed on position. The whole area was beautifully renovated in 2019.
It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Zona Colonial of Santo Domingo.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1570
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Spain
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: What remains of it is in good condition
This site is administered by ----: The Dominican Republic
If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access.
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": Not listed
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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