It was part former
royal path that is now the end of el Paseo del Morro. It is a path that follows
under el Morro. It is important because it showed part of our history.
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Tito Curet
It is a statue of Tito
Curet Alonso, a Puerto Rican composer of many popular salsa songs. It is
located in Plaza de las Armas, sitting on his favorite bench. It was
placed there after his death from a heart attack. It is important because it
honors the memory of Tito Curet Alonso.
Teatro Tapia
It is a theater
buildings in San Juan, named after Alejandro Tapia y Rivera on the Fortaleza Street,
built by Jose Navarro y Herrero on September 21, 1824. It is important because
it is one of the oldest theaters in Puerto Rico and because it is a monument of
Puerto Rican culture.
San Juan Cathedral
The San
Juan Cathedral is the
Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of Old San Juan Puerto Rico.
The cathedral is one of the oldest buildings in San Juan, located in Old San Juan,
and is the second oldest cathedral in the Americas.
San Juan City Hall
The San
Juan City Hall is located in the middle of Old San Juan in
the capital city of Puerto Rico. It is located in front of
the Plaza de Armas and next to the Puerto Rico department of
state. The City Hall was built in stages from 1604 to 1789. The building has an
inner courtyard and is open for tourists to visit. It also showcases small art
exhibits from time to time.
San José Church
The San
Jose Church is located in Old San Juan within the historic colonial
section 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.
La Rogativa
It is a group of
catholic statues holding crosses and torches. There are three women and an
elderly priest. It is important because it honors the women and
bishop who decided to do a procession in the night of February 17, 1797
for the Freedom of San Juan from the invasion British Invasion of Ralph
Albercromby, whose forces outnumbered the Puerto Rican forces, and they were
scared away because he thought that the torches of the procession were
Spanish reinforcements.
Raíces Fountain
It is a fountain with
bronze statues and it is near the Paseo del Morro. The statue is of a person
riding a horse in the front and other dancing around the center and in the
center there is a woman standing on a rock. It was built in May 1992 by
the architect Miguel Carlos. Its importance is that the statues represent Puerto Rico’s mixed African, Spanish, and Taíno/American Indian heritage.
La Puerta de San Juan
La Puerta de
San Juan is the end of “El paseo de La Princesa” and when the city of San Juan
was turned into a fortress, five walls were built into them. The walls were
closed in order to protect themselves from attacks by land or sea. To this day
only one stands and that one is La Puerta de San Juan where governors and
religious authorities passed through. The scripture on top of the door is from
the Benedictus, a hymm found in the Gospel of Luke from the New Testament. The
scripture says “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.”
Princesa Prison
Plaza San José is host of
the La Iglesia San José which was made in the honor of Saint Thomas Aquinas.
This is the second oldest church in the New World. In the middle of this plaza
there is a bronze statue of Juan Ponce de León and this statue was made in New
York in 1882 out of melted cannons. Local bars, restaurants, and a couple of
museums surround the plaza.
Polvorín Santa Elena
Polvorín Santa
Elena is cultural feature in the municipality of San Juan. It is located within
the San Juan Antiguo barrio and it was constructed by Juan Francisco Mestre in
1787. In it they kept the ammunition of El Morro.
Plaza del Quinto Centenario
Plaza Del
Quinto Centenario is recognized for its great views over El Morro and the
ocean. It was built in 1992 and they say its cost was about $10 million. It was
built to honor the 500th Anniversary of Columbus’ first voyage to
the Americas. Many people identify the plaza with “El Tótem Telúrico" which was
made by Jaime Suarez, a Puerto Rican artist. The clay totem pole signifies the
origin of the people of the Americas.
Plaza San José
Plaza San José is host of
the La Iglesia San José which was made in the honor of Saint Thomas Aquinas.
This is the second oldest church in the New World. In the middle of this plaza
there is a bronze statue of Juan Ponce de León and this statue was made in New
York in 1882 out of melted cannons. Local bars, restaurants, and a couple of
museums surround the plaza.
Plaza de Las Monjas
Plaza da las Monjas,
which is also recognized as Plaza de la Catedral, is located in the Historic
District of Old San Juan. It has been in this region since 1521 and is said to
be one of the oldest places in Old San Juan.
Plaza Dársena
Plaza Dársena is found to west of the Marina and it was established in
1937. It is commonly known for its permanent crafts market which are usually
shown to the audience on weekends. Plaza Dársena is home to a statue of Henry
the Navigator, Prince of Portugal.
Plaza Arturo Somohano
Arturo Somohano who was a
musical composer and directed the San Juan Symphony Orchestra. He was born in
San Juan and as a child always showed a talent for music. He joined the army
during WW2 and gave concerts in different bases. His famous “Songs of the
Americas” became an anthem for the army. After his death this plaza was given
his name.
Plaza de Colón
Christopher
Columbus has several monuments around Old San Juan and this monument together
with the fountain is one of them. After the 400th anniversary of
Columbus’s discovery of the island the plaza was given this monument and
because of it the plaza, St. James Square, was now given the name Plaza de
Colón.
Parque de las Palomas
It is a
small park that offers a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of Old San Juan
and provides the pigeons of the area a great place to find shelter and food.
Parque de Armas
Plaza
de Armas is one
of the main squares in San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico. It is located
on San José Street in Old San Juan, and was designed to serve as the original
main square for the city.
Parque Luiz Muñoz Rivera
El Parque Luis Muñoz Rivera is a recreational public
space located in Puerta de Tierra in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The park was named in honor of
Puerto Rico statesman Luis Muñoz Rivera.
Pablo Casals Museum
It is an
orange, white, and green museum named after Pablo Casal, a famous Spanish
cellist. It is a museum of Pablo Casals belongings, music, and photographs. It
is important because it honor the memory of Pablo Casal and his music.
Museo Felisa Rincón de Gautier
It is a pink
and white museum of Doña Felisa, our first female mayor of San jUan. She was
part of the movement for womens’ rights, preschool educational daycare
programs, establishing the first public legal and medical aid center for the
poor, and ambassador of Goodwill countries in Latin America. It is important because it honor the memory of
a great and kind woman who made many reforms to help people.
Museo del Niño
It is a museum consisted of three floors in San Juan in
Calle de Cristo for kids. It is important because it allows children to play and learn new things.
Monumento a Juan de Amezquita
Juan de Amezquita was an important captain who defended Puerto Rico from
the invasion by the Dutch in 1625. The government dedicated his this monument
in 1925 because it was the 300th anniversary of the Dutch defeat. It
is important because Juan de Amezquita left an important legacy in Puerto Rico.
La Mallorquina
La Mallorquina is a restaurant in and its foods are Puerto
Rican/Spanish. It has been opened since 1848 in the same place. It is called La
Mallorquina because the original owners were from Spain and it is translated to
“The Woman from Mallorca.” Luis Muñoz Marín, the first president of the island,
often visited the restaurant and recommended it to everyone.
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