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.