Fort Ozama

Local nameFortaleza Ozama
LocationDominican Republic

The Ozama Fortress, 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. It was built between 1502-1508 by the Spanish at the entrance to Santo Domingo's Ciudad Colonial, Dominican Republic, and overlooking the Ozama River. Named after this river, the castle, also referred to as "La Fortaleza" or "The Fortress". It was declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, together with the other historical monuments of the Ciudad Colonial.

The Ozama Fortress is part of the Colonial City of Santo Domingo. According to historians and architects, the construction of this monument lasted from 1502 to 1508, which was started by Governor Nicolás Ovando.

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Opening hours

Mon - Sat: 9:30 am - 7 pm
Sun: 10 am - 3 pm

Admission

General admission: DOP 60
Students, children: DOP 20

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortaleza_Ozama

Address Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Coordinates 18°28'20.491" N -69°52'54.861" E

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