The Catholic shrine of Puerto Rico had humble beginnings in the early 1520s as a thatch-roofed, wooden structure. After a hurricane destroyed the church, it was rebuilt in 1540, when it was given a graceful circular staircase and vaulted Gothic ceilings. Most of the work on the present cathedral, however, was done in the 19th century. The remains of Ponce de León are behind a marble tomb in the wall near the transept, on the north side. The trompe l'oeil work on the inside of the dome is breathtaking. Unfortunately, many of the other frescoes suffer from water damage.
- Address: 151 Calle Cristo, Old San Juan, San Juan, 00901 | Map It
- Phone: 787/722-0861
- Cost: $1 donation suggested
- Hours: Mon.--Sat. 8--5, Sun. 8--2:30
- Website:www.catedralsanjuan.com
- Location:Old San Juan
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