Thursday 25 July 2013

Spotlight San Juan - Catedral de San Juan Bautista

**Trolley Stop # 8/9 - one block west on San Francisco, 1 block north on Calle Cristo**

The Catholic shrine of Puerto Rico had humble beginnings in the early 1520s as a thatch-roofed, wooden structure. After a hurricane destroyed the church, it was rebuilt in 1540, when it was given a graceful circular staircase and vaulted Gothic ceilings. Most of the work on the present cathedral, however, was done in the 19th century. The remains of Ponce de León are behind a marble tomb in the wall near the transept, on the north side. The trompe l'oeil work on the inside of the dome is breathtaking. Unfortunately, many of the other frescoes suffer from water damage.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 151 Calle Cristo, Old San Juan, San Juan, 00901 | Map It
  • Phone: 787/722-0861
  • Cost: $1 donation suggested
  • Hours: Mon.--Sat. 8--5, Sun. 8--2:30
  • Website:www.catedralsanjuan.com
  • Location:Old San Juan

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