Marisol’s guidebook to Places in San Juan
Sightseeing
Located in Old San Juan. • The Alcaldia (San Juan's City Hall), construction started in 1602 and completed in 1789.
Casa Alcaldía de San Juan
153 C. de San FranciscoLocated in Old San Juan. • The Alcaldia (San Juan's City Hall), construction started in 1602 and completed in 1789.
El Viejo San Juan (Old San Juan). Old San Juan is special in every way, known for its rich history, five-century-old forts, romantic ambiance, Old World elegance, exquisite food, and festive atmosphere. Old San Juan is an islet connected to the main island by three bridges, views of the Atlantic Ocean and the San Juan Bay add to the magic of the city.
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Viejo San Juan
El Viejo San Juan (Old San Juan). Old San Juan is special in every way, known for its rich history, five-century-old forts, romantic ambiance, Old World elegance, exquisite food, and festive atmosphere. Old San Juan is an islet connected to the main island by three bridges, views of the Atlantic Ocean and the San Juan Bay add to the magic of the city.
La Fortaleza is the official residence of the governor of Puerto Rico. It was built between 1533 and 1540 to defend the harbor of San Juan. The structure is also known as Palacio de Santa Catalina. It is the oldest executive mansion in continuous use in the New World.
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Calle de la Fortaleza
Calle de la FortalezaLa Fortaleza is the official residence of the governor of Puerto Rico. It was built between 1533 and 1540 to defend the harbor of San Juan. The structure is also known as Palacio de Santa Catalina. It is the oldest executive mansion in continuous use in the New World.
Capitol Building- State government office in San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Capitolio de La Habana
Capitol Building- State government office in San Juan, Puerto Rico
The Capilla del Cristo (Cristo Chapel); built in the 18th century (1753).
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Chapel of Christ the Savior (Capilla de Cristo)
The Capilla del Cristo (Cristo Chapel); built in the 18th century (1753).
Teatro Alejandro Tapia y Rivera, is the oldest free-standing drama stage building located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is named after Alejandro Tapia y Rivera, a Puerto Rican poet and dramatist.
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Teatro Tapia
Calle de la FortalezaTeatro Alejandro Tapia y Rivera, is the oldest free-standing drama stage building located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is named after Alejandro Tapia y Rivera, a Puerto Rican poet and dramatist.
Castillo San Cristóbal is a fortress in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was built by the Spanish to protect against land-based attacks on the city of San Juan. It is part of San Juan National Historic Site. Castillo San Cristóbal is the largest fortification built by the Spanish in the New World.
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Castillo de San Cristóbal
501 Bulevar del ValleCastillo San Cristóbal is a fortress in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was built by the Spanish to protect against land-based attacks on the city of San Juan. It is part of San Juan National Historic Site. Castillo San Cristóbal is the largest fortification built by the Spanish in the New World.
El Morro. A 16th-century citadel. San Felipe del Morro was named in honor of King Phillip II.
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El Morro
Calle BeneficenciaEl Morro. A 16th-century citadel. San Felipe del Morro was named in honor of King Phillip II.
Fuerte San Gerónimo (San Gerónimo Fort); built on the opposite end of San Juan to strengthen the city's defenses.
Fuerte San Gerónimo
Fuerte San Gerónimo (San Gerónimo Fort); built on the opposite end of San Juan to strengthen the city's defenses.
El Paseo de La Princesa, the most beloved promenade in Puerto Rico, dates back to 1853. This beautifully restored walk is a favorite place for locals day and night and welcomes millions of visitors from all over the world. As you enter, you’ll notice the walls that once served to protect this marvelous city which is part of the San Juan National Historic Site. Paseo La Princesa offers great sightseeing, food, culture, history, and beautiful sculptures along the way. There are gorgeous vistas of the San Juan Bay, an art exhibit stop, and at the end of the walk, you’ll enter through the San Juan Gate into the heart of the Old City.
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Paseo de la Princesa
54 C. de la FortalezaEl Paseo de La Princesa, the most beloved promenade in Puerto Rico, dates back to 1853. This beautifully restored walk is a favorite place for locals day and night and welcomes millions of visitors from all over the world. As you enter, you’ll notice the walls that once served to protect this marvelous city which is part of the San Juan National Historic Site. Paseo La Princesa offers great sightseeing, food, culture, history, and beautiful sculptures along the way. There are gorgeous vistas of the San Juan Bay, an art exhibit stop, and at the end of the walk, you’ll enter through the San Juan Gate into the heart of the Old City.
This large, circa-1635 gate was the main entry into the walled city during its Spanish colonial era.
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This large, circa-1635 gate was the main entry into the walled city during its Spanish colonial era.
T Mobile District -Coca-Cola Music Hall at el Distrito in San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Coca-Cola Music Hall of Puerto Rico
250 Convention BoulevardT Mobile District -Coca-Cola Music Hall at el Distrito in San Juan, Puerto Rico