Old San Juan - El Arsenal
El Arsenal in Old San Juan is a low, gray fortress with a Roman arched entrance. The structure was built in 1800, and existed as a naval station and home to the Spanish military following the Spanish-American War. El Arsenal is worth of visit both for its historical significance as well as its current occupant, which is a division of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture.
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Visitors will find three galleries with fine and decorative arts, adding a unique flare to this old fortress.
El Arsenal can be found on La Puntilla, jutting out to the south of Old San Juan.
El Arsenal can be found on La Puntilla, jutting out to the south of Old San Juan.
