Fortaleza de San Fernando
The Fortaleza de San Fernando (also known as the Castillo de San Fernando de Omoa) is a colonial-era Spanish fortress in Omoa, Honduras. Built between 1756 and 1775, the fortress guarded Spanish interests in the-then Captaincy General of Guatemala before being seized by the Honduran government in 1821. The fortress remains relatively intact, and is a major tourist attraction in Omoa.
| Fortaleza de San Fernando | |
|---|---|
| Omoa, Honduras | |
Fortaleza de San Fernando | |
Fortaleza de San Fernando | |
| Coordinates | 15°46′26″N 88°02′11″W |
| Type | Fortress |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Honduras |
| Controlled by | Honduras |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Preserved |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1756 |
| In use | 1775–present |
| Materials | Brick, river rocks, coral |
| Battles/wars | Battle of San Fernando de Omoa (1779) |
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