Fuerte de San Jose - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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N 18° 28.171 W 069° 53.091
19Q E 406575 N 2042360
This is a fort from the 16th century build together with several others as part of the defense network of Santo Domingo
Waymark Code: WM15Q38
Location: Dominican Republic
Date Posted: 02/07/2022
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Built originally in 150 it was recently restored and its part of the many structures included in the list which makes the historical center of Santo Domingo an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This fort was part of the southern structures of the defence network of the town. It's rectangular but no defensive wall exists in the northern face. There are two artillery positions and some old cannons are placed there. Also a note for the two corner watch towers. When it was built the seawater would come all the way to the front facade.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1505
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: 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": [Web Link]
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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