Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Description
Commercial and political rivalries in the Caribbean region in the 17th century resulted in the construction of this massive series of fortifications on a rocky promontory, built to protect the important port of Santiago. This intricate complex of forts, magazines, bastions and batteries is the most complete, best-preserved example of Spanish-American military architecture, based on Italian and Renaissance design principles.
Runtime
12 min 37 sec
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Subjects
- Human geography (324)
- Cultural geography (235)
- Population geography (52)
- Latin Americans (167)
- World history (1846)
Geography
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