Garita of El Morro, Old San Juan
Egyptian Hieroglyphs
This abstract artwork echoes the iconic shapes and forms of the Garita at El Morro, transforming its rounded sentry posts and bold geometric lines into a dynamic artistic expression.
Garita of El Morro in Old San Juan
The Garita of El Morro perches along the fortress walls, standing guard over the sparkling bay, a timeless symbol of Old San Juan’s history and coastal defense.
Egyptian Hieroglyphs
This abstract artwork echoes the iconic shapes and forms of the Garita at El Morro, transforming its rounded sentry posts and bold geometric lines into a dynamic artistic expression.
Ben Morales Correa
Karla Morales
Garita of El Morro, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
The garitas — cylindrical sentry boxes — of Castillo San Felipe del Morro are among the most iconic architectural symbols of Puerto Rico, perched dramatically at the corners of the fortress walls above sheer cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Built by the Spanish beginning in the 1500s, El Morro is a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose distinctive round turrets have become synonymous with Old San Juan's identity, appearing on everything from street art to souvenirs as an enduring emblem of the island.