Supreme Court Building, San Juan

Name: Supreme Court Building
Address: San Juan, Puerto Rico

#67 among attractions in San Juan

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The Supreme Court Building in San Juan, Puerto Rico is an architecturally significant Modern-style building and the seat of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico. It was built in 1955 and listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 2006. Its modern architecture reflects changes to the Court after the establishment of Puerto Rico's new Commonwealth Status in 1952. The main façade is oriented toward the sites of the other two government's branches: the Capitol and La Fortaleza. ()

Built: 1955 (70 years ago)Architectural style: ModernCoordinates: 18°27'48"N, 66°5'18"W

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Viejo San JuanSan Juan Puerto Rico

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Supreme Court Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Capitol of Puerto Rico, Fortín de San Gerónimo, Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Luis Muñoz Rivera Park.

1.2 miW
Architecture
Capitol of Puerto Rico, San Juan
31 min walk • The Capitol of Puerto Rico, known as "El Capitolio," stands as a beacon of political significance in the historic city of San Juan. This stately building serves as the seat of the legislative government of Puerto Rico, housing both the House of Representatives and the...
~1430 ftE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Forts and castles, View point
Fortín de San Gerónimo, San Juan
7 min walk • 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.
1.5 miSE
Church
Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, San Juan
39 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Old San Juan, the Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Baptist stands as a testament to the enduring spiritual heritage and architectural splendor of Puerto Rico's capital city. This historic church, a beacon of faith and culture, has been...
~1080 ftW
Park, Garden, Playground
Luis Muñoz Rivera Park, San Juan
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Luis Muñoz Rivera Park offers a serene escape from the bustling city life. This lush green oasis, dedicated to the memory of the distinguished poet and journalist Luis Muñoz Rivera, is a tribute to his contributions...
1.3 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Puerto Rico Museum of Contemporary Art, San Juan
33 min walk • The Puerto Rico Museum of Contemporary Art, often abbreviated to MAC, is a contemporary art museum in Santurce, Puerto Rico.
0.5 miSE
Church
Nuestra Señora de Lourdes Chapel, San Juan
13 min walk • Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel is a historic chapel located at the Miramar district in Santurce, Puerto Rico. Its distinctive architecture bears a neo-Gothic style. It was designed by Czech architect Antonin Nechodoma and built in 1908.
0.5 miW
18°27'53"N • 66°5'43"W
Walter Otero Contemporary Art, San Juan
13 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
~1430 ftW
Library
Puerto Rico National Library, San Juan
7 min walk • The Puerto Rico National Library is the national library of Puerto Rico. It was created in 1967 as the Biblioteca General de Puerto Rico by Joint Resolution No. 44 of the Puerto Rico Legislature. It opened on April 11, 1973. In 2003 it was renamed Biblioteca Nacional de Puerto Rico by Act 188 of August 17 of that year.
0.9 miW
Museum, Military museum
Puerto Rico National Guard Museum, San Juan
24 min walk • The Puerto Rico National Guard Museum is a museum in San Juan, Puerto Rico dedicated to the Puerto Rico National Guard. The museum was inaugurated on August 18, 2002 by Major General Emilio Díaz Colón.
1.2 miE
Area
Condado, San Juan
31 min walk • Condado is an oceanfront, tree-lined, pedestrian-oriented upper middle to upper class community in Santurce. It is one of the forty subbarrios of Santurce in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
0.9 miE
Park, Entertainment
La Ventana al Mar, San Juan
24 min walk • La Ventana al Mar on Ashford Avenue in the district of Condado, of San Juan, Puerto Rico is a large public space built in 2004 fronting the Atlantic Ocean.

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Which popular attractions are close to Supreme Court Building?

Nearby attractions include Luis Muñoz Rivera Park, San Juan (6 min walk), Fortín de San Gerónimo, San Juan (7 min walk), Puerto Rico National Library, San Juan (7 min walk), Walter Otero Contemporary Art, San Juan (13 min walk).

How to get to Supreme Court Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Supreme Court Building:

Bus

Calle de Tren & Calle 5 • Lines: E10, T3 (4 min walk)
Pr-25 & Pr-26 • Lines: T3 (12 min walk)