Best Landmarks in San Juan"

"Best Landmarks in San Juan"

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Cathedral de San Juan Bautista "A Minor Bascilica"

Located on Calle Cristo, this cathedral is the must-see attraction of the San Juan Archdiocese. It was built in 1540 and has been restored several times since. Declared an official Minor Basilica by the Vatican in Rome, the cathedral is on most walking tours in and around Old San Juan. Learn about the famous Spanish conquistador and first governor of Puerto Rico, by Fb78 Juan Ponce de León, whose remains are interred on the premises.

+1 787 722 0861 www.catedralsanjuan.com LuisNieves@catedralsanjua 151-153 Calle Cristo, San / n.com Juan

Plaza del Quinto Centenario "Historic Plaza"

This plaza, built in 1992 for the commemorate the Fifth Centenary of the discovery of America, extends from the San José Church and the rebuilt Ballajá Barracks. The Tótem Telúrico, an impressive, contemporary sculpture made by the local artist Jaime Suárez graces its center. The Plaza provides an excellent view of the El Morro grounds, the old San by MusikAnimal Juan cemetery, and the Atlantic Ocean. Teenagers can be found at the plaza, on weekends, skating and having fun; while, tourists like it as a place to relax, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Corner Recinto Sur & San Justo Streets, San Juan

Castillo San Felipe del Morro "A National Historic Site"

With a history that dates back 500 years, this stone structure truly deserves its place of honor in the National Historic Register. The English and the Dutch attacked El Morro or Castillo San Felipe del Morro repeatedly in its time. Located on the San Juan Bay, the six-story fort was originally constructed in 1540, although its exterior walls were not erected by Jaro Nemčok for another 200 years. Inside the walls is a veritable labyrinth of chambers, barracks, hallways and prison cells. The fort was given a complete makeover in 1992.

+1 787 729 6960 www.nps.gov/saju/planyourvisit/ind 501 Calle Norzagaray, San Juan ex.htm

San Juan Bay "Sitting by the Dock of the Bay"

The San Juan Bay is the busiest ocean port in the Caribbean bringing a good percentage of the region's trade and over one million visitors a year on cruise ships. The bayside shops carry everything from gold jewelery to island arts and crafts. It can best be viewed from the pier area in Old San Juan, or from the romantic Paseo de la Princesa, or from El Morro. This is by Arturo Donate a great spot for catching a glimpse of some of the huge cruise liners entering the harbor through El Morro. +1 787 721 2400 San Juan Bay, San Juan

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