San Juan: Hispanic Colonial Architecture
Places and attractions in the Hispanic colonial architecture category
Categories
- Museum
- History museum
- Historical place
- Church
- Unesco
- Forts and castles
- Hispanic colonial architecture
- View point
- Shopping
- Park
- Sport venue
- Sport
- Arenas and stadiums
- Area
- Neighbourhood
San Juan National Historic Site
Protected park with colonial-era forts The San Juan National Historic Site, located in the vibrant city of San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a testament to the island's rich colonial history. This iconic site is composed of a series of forts, including the famous Castillo San Felipe del Morro and Castillo San...
Fortín de San Gerónimo
The Fortín de San Gerónimo, a historical bastion of defense, stands guard at the entrance to the Condado Lagoon in the vibrant city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. This small yet significant fortification played a crucial role in protecting the city from seaborne invaders.
Catedral de San Juan Bautista
Nestled in the heart of Old San Juan, the Catedral de San Juan Bautista stands as a beacon of faith and history in Puerto Rico's vibrant capital. This grand church, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, is not only a place of worship but also a testament to the rich...
San José Church
San José Church, located in Old San Juan within the historic colonial zone of the capital of Puerto Rico, is one of the first significant works of architecture on the island. The church is one of the earliest surviving examples of 16th-century Spanish Gothic architecture in the Western hemisphere.