According to a legend, the Chapel of the Christ of Health was built to honor of a miracle. It is said that in the year 1750, a horse race was held on the “del Cristo” street and one of the participants of the race, could not stop his horse in time, falling off the cliff. Continue reading “Chapel of the Christ of Health – San Juan, Puerto Rico”
The Central High School for Visual Arts in San Juan, Puerto Rico was built in 1918. It was designed by the Architects Pedro Adolfo de Castro, Francisco Roldán and Rafael Carmoega. The small palace was constructed along the Juan Ponce de Leon Avenue. Its architectural design is highlighted by a impressive portal supported with Corinthian columns. The first students were received in the east wing in 1923, The school was originally named as the Central High School of Porto Rico in 1925. In 1976, the structure was registered as a National Monument.
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A Puerto Rican nightfall viewed from the the “Paseo de la Princesa” in Old San Juan and facing the “San Felipe del Morro” Fortress. Dedicate to all the followers of our web page.
The Saint Augustine Church in the “Puerta de Tierra” ward of San Juan, Puerto Rico is the most impressive structure built by the Redemptorist Order of Priests. Continue reading “Saint Augustine Church in San Juan”
The Saint John the Baptist Cathedral in San Juan is the oldest church in Puerto Rico and the second oldest in all of the American continent. It was built in 1521 and its first bishop was Alonso Manso, who designated the Cathedral’s site and design. The original structure was built with wood with a straw ceiling. Continue reading “Saint John the Baptist Cathedral in San Juan”
This is a view of the Saint Mary Magdalene of Pazzi Cemetery in Old San Juan in Puerto Rico from one of the port holes of the “San Felipe del Morro” fort walls. This cemetery which dates back to colonial Spain was constructed in 1863. This is the final resting place for many prominent Puerto Ricans.