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The Ozama Fortress (Spanish: Fortaleza Ozama), also formerly known as the city wall's Homage tower, is one of the surviving sections of the Walls of Santo Domingo, which is recognized by UNESCO as being the oldest military construction of European origin in the Americas. [1]
Built in 1502, Fortaleza Ozama is the oldest colonial fortress in the Americas. Inside, you can climb a tower once used as a lookout for the real-life Pirates of the Caribbean, and see where Christopher Columbus once lived as a tyrant and was ultimately imprisoned for his crimes.
23 Ιουλ 2019 · Fortaleza Ozama (Ozama Fortress), Dominican Republic, was once the home of Christopher Columbus and later his prison. Built in early 1500s as a defense against The language and culture of many of the Caribbean islands reflects four centuries of Spain’s presence in the region...
The Fortaleza Ozama is composed of the Tower of homage, a solid medieval tower of coral stone. This square building dates from 1503 and it contains an iron spiral staircase. From the top of its 18 meters can be admired throughout the city and the river.
The Ozama Fortress (Spanish: Fortaleza Ozama), also formerly known as the city wall's Homage tower. It is one of the surviving sections of the Walls of Santo Domingo, which is recognized by UNESCO as being the oldest military construction of European origin in the Americas.
Visit the first military fort in the continent and discover more about the Colonial history of Santo Domingo. Erected in front of the mouth of the Ozama River, the Santo Domingo Fortress or Fortaleza Ozama Fortress is the first military construction in the Colony, and one of the World Heritage jewels in the Colonial Area.
Fortaleza Ozama is a historical fortress situated at the entrance to Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. This imposing structure rests on the eastern bank of the Ozama River and has stood as a symbol of both colonial power and architectural prowess since its construction.
