Explore the Forts of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, including San Juan National Historic Site. Discover the uncommonly beautiful shores of San Juan and see spanish military architecture at its finest, including Forts San Cristóbal, San Felipe del Morro and San Juan de la Cruz, as well as the walls of Old San Juan. These are the largest and oldest Spanish fortifications in the New World. Their importance within the framework of world history and the magnificence of their architecture is noteworthy.
Delve into centuries of battles, conquests, miracles and a masterpiece of military engineering. From 1500s to present, the forts encompass stories of the soldiers that fought to keep the most coveted lands of the West Indies. Learn of the attacks by the English, Dutch, and the United States, and the splendor of the infamous Chest of Three Keys.
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DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
• Bonus Theater Film - 11 minute theater version for group and classroom viewing.
• English & Spanish narration.
• San Juan Photo Gallery - Simply inspirational.
• Chapter Search
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1. Introduction
2. Juan Ponce De Leon
3. The Chest of Three Keys
4. La Fortaleza
5. El Morro
6. San Juan defenses
7. San Cristóbal
8. San Juan's Gates
9. The Growth of San Juan
10. Modern-day San Juan |
This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 21 February, 2008.