La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico - La Fortaleza, along with the later fortifications of Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Castillo San Cristóbal and San Juan de la Cruz (El Cañuelo), and a large portion of the original San Juan City Wall, were built between the 16th and 20th centuries to protect the city and the Bay of San Juan. They are characteristic examples of the historic methods of construction used in military architecture over this period, which adapted European designs and techniques to the special conditions of the Caribbean port cities. World Heritage Sites in Puerto Rico (USA) - Name: La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico Country: Puerto Rico (USA) Location: San Juan Inscription: 1983 Category: Cultural (vi) Unesco Ref: 266-001 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.