Old San Juan - San Juan Cathedral 


(Local Name: Catedral de San Juan Bautista) The San Juan Cathedral (Catedral de San Juan), begun in 1540, is a rare example of medieval architecture in the New World. The San Juan Cathedral has several interesting features including four vaulted Gothic ceilings and a circular staircase. Followers of the quest for the Fountain of Youth will want to stop by for a vist. Spanish explorer Ponce de León's body has laid here in a marble tomb since 1913. San Pío, a Roman Catholic martyr has also laid in Catedral de San Juan since 1862.
The cathedral still holds regular services and tours are available.
The cathedral still holds regular services and tours are available.
Hobbies & Activities category: Architecture - Medieval; Christian sites
Catedral de San Juan Bautista
Calle del Cristo #151-153
San Juan 00902-2145
Puerto Rico
Calle del Cristo #151-153
San Juan 00902-2145
Puerto Rico
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