Catedral in San Juan in Municipio de San Juan, Puerto Rico — The Caribbean (The West Indies)
El Recreo
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Recess
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 18, 2026
1. El Recreo / Recess Marker
Artista: Ernesto Pujol (Cuba)
2001
El proyecto está formado por más de una veintena de esculturas de pequeño formato, de bronce y patinadas, compuestas de zapatitos de niños, tamaño natural, entre las edades de 6 a 9 años. Estas obras se encuentran colocadas de forma estratégica, simulando el jugar de los niños por el parque. A estos zapatos les acompaña un par que pertenecen a una dama colocados junto a una banca, semejando a la madre o maestra que cuida de cerca al grupo de niños.
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Artist: Ernesto Pujol (Cuba)
2001
This artwork project is comprised of more than twenty small bronze and patinated sculptures shaped, true to size, of children's shoes between the ages 6 to 9. These sculptures are strategically placed to simulate children playing in the park. A particular pair of shoes can be found next to a bench representing a mother or teacher who watches closely over the group of children.
Erected by San Juan Museum Collection.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 2001.
Location. 18° 27.837′ N, 66° 7.076′ W. Marker
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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: Parque de las Palomas (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Parque de las Palomas (a few steps from this marker); Doña Felisa Rincón De Gautier (a few steps from this marker); Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud / Chapel of Christ the Savior (a few steps from this marker); Bienvenidos Parque de las Palomas / Welcome Parque de las Palomas (within shouting distance of this marker); Doña Felisa Rincón de Gautier (within shouting distance of this marker); The Center for Provision Retailers Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bastión de las Palmas (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 18, 2026
2. El Recreo / Recess Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
