USA - Puerto Rico - La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico

"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." 

Source: UNESCO World

Postcard 1
Fort San Felipe del Morro, San Juan National Historic Site. Thanks to Donna of USA who went to Puerto Rico on a cruise.





Postcard 2
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico - one of the oldest inhabited cities founded in 1509 by the Spanish. Thanks to Michael of South Africa.






Postcard 3
Fort San Felipe del Morro, San Juan National Historic Site, Puerto Rico. El Morro started in 1540 by the Spanish. Postmarked San Juan June 1, 2010 and arrived in Penang on June 14, 2010. Thanks to Marie of Puerto Rico.






Postcard 4
Fortified San Juan