San Cristóbal in San Juan in Municipio de San Juan, Puerto Rico — The Caribbean (The West Indies)
Historic San Juan
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San Juan Historico
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 8, 2022
1. Historic San Juan / San Juan Historico Marker
During mid XVI century the great work of fortifying the city began. The town was attacked by the English in 1595, 1598 and 1797 and by the Dutch in 1625. At the end of the XVIII century, San Juan was a completely walled city, a stronghold for the defense of the Spanish empire in America.
The complex of military, religious, civil, and residential buildings of San Juan is an outstanding example of Spanish Colonial architecture of America.
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La ciudad de San Juan Bautista fue fundada en 1521 por Juan Ponce de León.
A mediados del siglo XVI comenzarun las obras de fortificación de la ciudad. Esta fue atacada por los Ingleses en 1595, 1598 y 1797y por los Holandeses en el 1625. A fines del siglo XVIII se terminaron los castillos y murallas que la rodean. Convirtiéndola en imponente plaza fuerte destinada a la defensa del imperio Español en el Nuevo Mundo.
El conjunto de edificiosmilitares, religiosus, civiles y domesticos de San Juan es un ejemplo distinguido de arquitectura Colonial Española de América.
Erected by Lions Club of San Juan.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Military • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1521.
Location. 18° 27.995′ N, 66° 6.664′ W. Marker is in San Juan in Municipio de San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is in San Cristóbal. It is on Avenida Luis Muñoz Rivera/Luis Muñoz Rivera Avenue (State Highway 25R) east of Calle Norzagaray/Norzagaray Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is near entrance to St. Christopher's Castle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 C Norzagaray/Norzagaray St, San Juan PR 00901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Greater Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, on in the Atlantic Ocean, in North America, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Escuela José Julián Acosta (within shouting distance of this marker); In Defense of San Juan / En defenso de San Juan (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); What About Water? / ¿De Dónde Viene el Agua?
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 8, 2022
2. San Juan Historico Marker closeup
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 8, 2022
3. Historic San Juan Marker closeup
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 8, 2022
4. Historic San Juan / San Juan Historico Marker
Marker is in the background, on the left by the walking couple.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
