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Cuba - Walls of Fort Havana, Havana
Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabana, known as La Cabana (Fort of Saint Charles) - an 18th-century fortress complex, located on the elevated eastern side of the harbour entrance in Havana, Cuba. Date: circa 1905
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Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabana, or La Cabana, is an impressive 18th-century fortress complex located on the elevated eastern side of Havana Harbor in Cuba. This historic fortification was built between 1763 and 1774, during the Spanish colonial period, to protect the city from potential attacks by sea. The fortress complex, which includes a castle and defensive walls, occupies a strategic position overlooking the harbor entrance. In this photograph, taken circa 1905, we see the imposing walls of Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabana, adorned with cannons and other defensive structures. The fortress, which served as a symbol of Spanish power and control in the Caribbean, stands tall against the backdrop of the Havana skyline. The walls, made of large stones, were designed to withstand cannon fire and other forms of attack. The fortress complex, which covers an area of over 40 hectares, also includes a number of other structures, including barracks, magazines, and a powder house. It was also used as a prison, most famously for the imprisonment and eventual execution of Cuban revolutionary José Martí in 1895. Today, Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabana is a popular tourist destination and a reminder of Cuba's rich history and cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the fortress complex, learn about its history, and take in stunning views of Havana Harbor and the city skyline.
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