Fuerte San Gil - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Posted by: 
Torgut
N 18° 28.031 W 069° 53.391
19Q E 406046 N 2042105
This small fort was once part of the defence network of Santo Domingo, in Dominican Republic
Waymark Code: WM15VYR
Location: Dominican Republic
Date Posted: 03/05/2022
Views: 1
This fort was built between 1505 and 1510. It's polygonal, established by the water, designed to be part of the defence of the town against attacks from pirates and rival countries of Spain.
It was formerly known as Fuerte del Matadero, ou Slaughterhouse fort.
In 1887 the rough seas severely damaged the fort which was recently renovated.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1503
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 ----: 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
|
Visit Instructions:
Please post a photo if you visited this "Waymark" and describe your impressions of your visit or anything that might be of use to future visitors or viewers that hasn't been included in this 'Waymark'.
A "Visited" only will be deleted A.S.A.P.
Recent Visits/Logs:
| There are no logs for this waymark yet. |
|
|
|