la garita or bartizan is an overhanging, wall-mounted turret projecting from the walls of medieval fortifications from the early 14th century up to the 16th century; most frequently found at corners, they protected a warder and enabled him to see his surroundings. the bartizan shown above is one of the many found in this military fortification boasted as one of the largest in the americas, found in this island sovereign of the United States of America.
facts:
- more than 70% of the rum sold in the U.S. comes from this island which is a sovereign of the
- this island houses the world's largest single-dish radio telescope, spanning almost 20 acres. It’s the only radio telescope that can accurately predict when and where an asteroid might collide with earth, and was responsible for the first asteroid images in history
- brothers Roberto and Sandy Jr., Roberto Clemente, Carlos Beltran were baseball major leaguers from this island
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I wouldn't have guessed this interesting photo location! But I did find it! I'm not going to say because others might know it without looking it up! And good for them! Does one drink Margaritas at La Garita?
@maggiemae - no, maggiemae. margarita is a tequila mix, not rum. but i can make you a mean mojito or daiquiri! you are so funny, my friend.