City/Region: San Juan.The Fortaleza was built in 1540 as a fortress to guard the entrance to the San Juan harbor, but later became the official Governor's residence. During succeeding centuries the original structure has been remodeled and expanded, with a neoclassical facade being added in 1846 to leave the building with its palatial aspect. The current geovernor of Puerto Rico is in residence - the 170th Governor to live in the Fortaleza.

Address: The Fortaleza is situaded at the west end of Fortaleza Street in Old San Juan

Hours: Daily 9am to 6pm (until 5pm from June to November). Tours are available every 30 minutes from Monday to Friday between 9am and 3.30pm. Reservations are required.

Admission: Free

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