The Flags Of El Morro
by Shanna Hyatt
Title
The Flags Of El Morro
Artist
Shanna Hyatt
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
Flying over the historic fortification of El Morro are the flags of the United States, Puerto Rico, and The Cross of Burgundy Flag. The Burgundy Cross, one of the banners of Spain used by the Spanish militia from the fifteenth century until 1843, is flown over the fort in tribute.
Lying on the northwestern-most point of the islet of Old San Juan, Castillo San Felipe del Morro is named in honor of King Philip II of Spain. The fortification, also referred to as el Morro or 'the promontory,' was designed to guard the entrance to the San Juan Bay, and defend the Spanish colonial port city of San Juan from seaborne enemies. The construction of El Morro and its surrounding walls began in 1539 and features six levels that rise from sea level to 145 feet high. All along the walls are dome-covered sentry boxes known as garitas, which have become the cultural symbol of Puerto Rico. The El Morro or Port San Juan Light was built atop the castillo in 1843, but in 1908, it was replaced by the US military with the current lighthouse.
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July 9th, 2014
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