The Wall That Protected San Juan
by Pheasant Run Gallery
Title
The Wall That Protected San Juan
Artist
Pheasant Run Gallery
Medium
Mixed Media - Photography
Description
Masonry walls fully encircled the city of San Juan by 1783, now Old San Juan, as part of a major system of fortifications that once defended the whole islet. It was considered one of the best fortified cities in the Caribbean. However, as with the rest of the fortified city, the construction of the approximately three miles of walls began with a small section and developed over many years.
Engineers designed a “defense in depth” system which called for improvements to the walls and the construction of Castillo San Cristóbal. Finally, a wall connecting El Morro and San Cristobal was built along the rugged north coast and the city was entirely enclosed.
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September 7th, 2020
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