San Francisco in San Juan in Municipio de San Juan, Puerto Rico — The Caribbean (The West Indies)
Plaza de Colón
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Plaza Colón / Colón Square (Estás aquí)
Originally named as St. James, Patron Saint of Spanish Arms, Plaza Colón was renamed in 1893 honoring Christopher Columbus on the 400th anniversary of the discovery of Puerto Rico. Italian scultor Achille Cannessa created the marble and bronze statue. Over the pedestal, bronze talbes record important episodes of the explorer's life.
Plaza Colón / Colón Square (Estás aquí)
Originalmente nombrada como Santiago, Patrono de las Armas Españolas, la Plaza Colón fue renombrada en 1893 en honor a Cristóbal Colón en el 400 aniversario del descubrimiento de Puerto Rico. El escultor italiano Achille Cannessa creó la estatua de mármol y bronce. Sobre el pedestal, talbes de bronce registran episodios importantes de la vida del explorador.
Erected by Rum Route.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture
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Location. 18° 27.975′ N, 66° 6.739′ W. Marker is in San Juan in Municipio de San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is in San Francisco. It is on Calle de O'Donnell south of Calle de San Francisco, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle de O'Donnell 200, 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: José Julián Acosta Birthplace (a few steps from this marker); Casino de Puerto Rico (within shouting distance of this marker); Teatro Tapia (within shouting distance of this marker); Escuela José Julián Acosta (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic San Juan / San Juan Historico (about 400 feet away); In Defense of San Juan / En defenso de San Juan (about 600 feet away); What About Water? / ¿De Dónde Viene el Agua? (about 600 feet away); Firepower (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,175 times since then and 288 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 15, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
