El Morro Fortress

Fort El Morro, guardian of the bay of Havana

Fort El Morro watches over the entrance of the bay of Havana, facing the city. The Havana audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this emblematic fortress, which protected the city from attacks from the sea.

The fortress of the port entrance

Fort El Morro, whose full name evokes the castle of the Three Kings, was built in the colonial era to defend the entrance of the bay of Havana. Standing on a rocky promontory facing the city, it forms with its lighthouse one of the most emblematic images of the capital. A witness of the attacks of pirates and enemy navies, it today offers an exceptional panorama over Havana and the sea.

What to see

Here you discover the ramparts, the lighthouse and an exceptional panorama over Havana, the bay and the sea. Fort El Morro tells the defence of the colonial city against pirates and enemy fleets. It is a major stop for lovers of history and seascapes, facing the city.

Practical information

Fort El Morro lies at the entrance of the bay of Havana, on the bank opposite the old town, reachable by road or by crossing the bay. The visit has a fee and follows its own hours, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements and the means of access before coming.

What was Fort El Morro for?

To defend the entrance of the bay of Havana against pirates and enemy navies; standing facing the city, it forms with its lighthouse an emblematic image of the capital.

Where is Fort El Morro?

At the entrance of the bay of Havana, facing the old town.