Founded in 1512, the town of San Germán is the second oldest settlement outside of San Juan in Puerto Rico. The town's area is 53sq.mi/140sq.km and the population is 34,962. The surrounding areas produce coffee, fruits, sugar and tobacco. Unlike other West Coast regions that are primarily beach towns, San Germán offers a historic district including cathedrals, plazas, and colonial homes. San Germán is also home to a university campus and much of the restaurants and nightlife are catered to students, college-age travellers and the young at heart. Consequently the town has a very lively atmosphere.
Casa Morales, built at the end of the 19th Century, displays the arrival of Victorian taste in Puerto Rico. A private residence, this house in San Germán can be viewed only from outdoors. It's worth having a look at if you are doing a walking tour in this area of San Germán. Casa Morales stands on the east end of Plaza Danto Domingo near Iglesia de Porta Coeli.
The Museo de Arte y Casa de Estudio (Museum of Art and Study) is housed in residence built in 1903. Different subjects are featured in different rooms, including graphic arts, religious artifacts and Taíno Indian artifacts. The collection of religious oil paintings is of some interest.
There are not many turn of the century houses in San Germán that are open to the public so a stroll through the Museo de Arte y Casa de Estudio may be worthwhile just for the architecture, even if you are not interested in the art.
Address: Museo de Arte y Casa de Estudio, 7 Calle Esperaza, San Germán 00683, Puerto Rico
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Cathedral, San German
