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So, in 1846, the building was remodeled from a fort to the mansion you see today. It was soon realized it was inadequate to guard the entrance to the harbor. At the end of the street, you’ll see a pretty blue building – La Fortaleza – which was built in the early 1500’s as the first fort to protect the city from sea invaders. When you get to Fortaleza Street, turn right. You’re now in the shopping district! Stop in any and all of the stores and galleries! Here you’ll find everything from brand name outlet stores, to quality jewelry, to handmade items and souvenirs. Then continue up Las Monjas street to Cristo Street. For $0.75, you will get a sweet fruit flavored ice. If no one is at the window, just knock loudly or call out a greeting. There is a small window across the street from the statue that says Limbers. This statue commemorates the night a march through town by the Bishop and townswomen scared off British invaders. At the end of Calle Sol, turn to the left and you will see La Rogativa plaza. This street has beautifully painted houses. When you leave Casa Blanca, go down San Sebastian street a little bit, then turn right and go down the steps to Calle Sol.
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Admission to the Casa Blanca museum with guided tour is $5/adult, $3 children. It is a nice tropical, cool retreat from the city.
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They are a lush area, full of plants and water features.
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However, the gardens are free to walk around in during the day( 9am -4:00pm). The house is open Tuesday- Sunday from 8:30am to 4:00pm (closed 12-1 for lunch). Today it is a a National Historic Monument, and a “museum” of period furnishings. Casa Blanca was built in 1521 as a “strong-house” for Ponce de Leon, but he died before it was completed. Walk to the end of the street where you will find Casa Blanca. When you exit, turn left, go one block and then turn right onto Calle San Sebastian.
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It has recently been restored…it is just beautiful inside. You will almost walk right into the church! It is almost 500 years old, it is the second oldest church in the Americas. Go through the Ballaja and cross the Plaza with the fountain and the Totem. Phone 78 for more info.Īt this point you will be close to The Iglesia San Jose. Open Thursday through Sunday from 11:00am to 4:00pm. There are also some rotating temporary exhibits. In this building (an old barracks) you will find many wonderful museums – Museo de las Americas – which contains 3 permanent exhibits including folk arts, Indigenous Indian museum and a study of African influence.
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Phone 78 for more info.Īfter you have completed your tour of the fort, cross the long yard and continue straight into the Plaza de Ballaja. There is a $10 admission fee valid for entrance to both El Morro and San Cristobal forts for people 16 years old and up. The fort is open to the public daily (except Christmas, New Years, and Thanksgiving) from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. And the views are great – just seeing a massive cruise ship, dwarfed by this large fort is amazing! There is a small military museum, and gift ship on the premises. You can do a self-guided tour with the map you get upon admission.Įl Morro has all sorts of neat areas to explore: the barracks, kitchen, latrine, chapel, storage, etc., all connected with ramps and stairways. The fort is a National Historic Site administered by the US National Park Service. The Fort itself was originally “completed” in 1589, but the massive walls were added in the mid 1700’s. When you are ready – make your way across the field until you get to the entrance to the fort.Įl Morro is a huge, six-level fortress built to protect the city from sea invaders. This field is always windy, so everyone flies kites here – especially on weekends! Off to the right is the San Juan Cemetery – an interesting (though morbid) side trip. You can’t help but see the massive Castillo de San Felipe del Morro (“El Morro”) across a large field. This article will pick up where the prior one left off.
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Part 1 of our Old San Juan Self Guided Walking Tour series started at the Visitor’s Center and ended just as we approached El Morro Fort.