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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.
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.
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.
23 Ιουλ 2019 · The Fortaleza Ozama was used as a detention center for political prisoners who were often viciously tortured. Today the castle has been converted into a tourist attraction and is one of the best-known landmarks in 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. The fortress was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990.
15 Ιαν 2019 · Discover Fortaleza Ozama (Ozama Fortress) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: The oldest colonial fortress in the Americas was once the home and later prison of Christopher Columbus.
