Museum Fort Count Mirasol (El Fortin Conde de Mirasol)

Situated on a prominent hill that overlooks the town of Isabel II, the
main town of the Island. The Count Mirasol Fort is a typical example of
the XIX century Spanish fortification system. Its construction began
in 1845 by order of the Governor of Puerto Rico at the time, Don Rafael
de Aristegui y Vélez, also known as "The Count of Mirasol". The
Governor ordered Engineer Diego Galvez to construct the Fort, mounting
four pieces artillery looking toward the port and with a building that
could accommodate a garrison of fifty men. The primary purpose of the
Fort was to offer a safe place from where the Spanish government could
maintain control of the island and defend it against European enemies
who had bases on the neighboring Leeward Islands and from the insurgent
South American movements.

The Museum Fort Count Mirasol is open to the public

WED. - FRI 9.30AM - 5.20 PM   SAT / SUN 8.30 - 4.30