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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...
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.
Overview: Fortaleza Ozama is a 16th century Spanish fortress located in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. The fortress is located at the mouth of the Ozama River and is arguably the most important symbol of the city—an iconic symbol of the nation's history and culture.
15 Ιαν 2019 · Built in 1502, Fortaleza Ozama, named after nearby Ozama River, is considered to be the oldest fortress of European design in the New World. Spanish colonizers used Taino and African enslaved...
Historical Significance. Fortaleza Ozama, constructed between 1502 and 1508, stands as one of the oldest European fortresses in the Americas. Built by Spanish colonists, its primary purpose was to protect the burgeoning city of Santo Domingo from pirate attacks and other maritime threats.
