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La Fortaleza and San Juan Historic Site in Puerto Rico

Date of Inscription: 1983

Criteria: C (vi)

Brief Description

Between the 15th and 19th centuries, a series of defensive structures was built at this strategic point in the Caribbean Sea to protect the city and the Bay of San Juan. They represent a fine display of European military architecture adapted to harbour sites on the American continent.

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