presidio

     

A Presiio was a type of fortress built by the Spanish in North Africa during the 16th century to protect against pirates. Presidios were located in the southern United States as well:

Trivia about presidio

  • This old military base that overlooks the entrance to San Francisco was founded by Spain in 1776
  • In 1776 the Spanish founded this military base that overlooks the entrance to San Francisco Bay
  • It was once a military post under the flag of Spain; it's now part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area

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