San Juan National Historic Site

Old San Juan, Puerto Rico on the Water
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico on the Water
#OldSanJuan #PuertoRico #Rogativa Em 1797 uma frota inglesa entrou na baía disposta a atacar a cidade. O ataque foi frustado e então os ingleses fizeram um bloqueio naval tentando minar a resistencia dos moradores. No desespero, os moradores resolveram fazer uma procissão para pedir ajuda a todos os santos. O bispo, seguido por mulheres, desfilaram com tochas por toda a cidade levando os ingleses a acreditar que os moradores tinham recebido reforços. No dia seguinte os ingleses terminaram o cerco e foram embora. A estátua é uma obra do artista Neozelandês Lindsay Dean que a esculpiu para comemorar os 450 anos de San Juan. In 1797 an English fleet entered the bay willing to attack the city. The attack was frustrated and then the English made a naval blockade trying to undermine the resistance of the residents. In desperation, the villagers decided to make a procession to ask all the saints for help. The bishop, followed by women, paraded with torches throughout the city leading the English to believe that the villagers had received reinforcements. The next day the English finished the siege and left. The statue is a work of the New Zealand artist Lindsay Dean who carved it to commemorate the 450 years of San Juan.
Sentry Box Sentries stood guard in these observation posts strategically located throughout the fortification and city walls #Culture #PuertoRico #SanJuan #castillodelmorro #bleisure
Summer afternoon rain shower approaching old San Juan #weekendgetaway #oldsanjuan #puertorico ##iphonephotography #iphone6plus

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San Juan

Castillo San Felipe del Morro Lighthouse

You can find out about the history of San Juan with a stop at Castillo San Felipe del Morro Lighthouse. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

Castillo San Felipe del Morro Lighthouse
Castillo San Felipe del Morro showing heritage elements and general coastal views

Castillo San Felipe del Morro

This walled fortress was once used to protect Puerto Rico from invading colonies, and today offers visitors a dramatic reminder of that history.

Castillo San Felipe del Morro
San Juan Cemetery

Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery

Experience one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world, an ocean-facing graveyard with impressive sculptures dedicated to famous Puerto Ricans.

Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery
Museo de Las Americas which includes interior views as well as an individual male

Museum of the Americas

Learn about the history and culture of North, South and Central America at this museum housed in a former Spanish Army barracks.

Museum of the Americas
Museo de Las Americas

Ballajá Barracks

You can find out about the history of San Juan with a stop at Ballajá Barracks. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

Ballajá Barracks
#SanJuan #PuertoRico Tótem Telúrico - Plaza Del Quinto Centenario A Plaza Del Quinto Centenario foi construída em 1992 para comemorar os 500 anos do descobrimento da América. O Totem de 12 metros de altura, no cimo da praça, é uma obra do artista Porto-riquenho Jaime Suárez e é feito de granito negro e argila. Na parte baixa da praça tem uma bela fonte. The Plaza Del Quinto Centenario was built in 1992 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America. The 12-meter high Totem at the top of the square is a work of Puerto Rican artist Jaime Suárez and is made of black granite and clay. In the lower part of the square there is a beautiful fountain.

Plaza del Quinto Centenario

You can learn about the history of San Juan with a visit to Plaza del Quinto Centenario. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.

Plaza del Quinto Centenario

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The Condado Plaza Hotel

The Condado Plaza Hotel

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Hotel El Convento

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The Gallery Inn

The Gallery Inn

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