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Saint John the Baptist Cathedral

City/Regions: San Juan. San Juan's Cathedral was originally built in 1521 by Puerto Rico's first spanish bishop as a thatched wooden church, but was destroyed in a hurricane ub 1526, The cuerrent medievak structure, built from the stone brought in from inland quarries by horsepower, dates from 1540, altough extensive renovations was carried out in 1917. The cathedral features Doric columns and elliptical vaults, and contains the marble tomb of the island's first governor.

Adrress: Cristo Street

Hours: Daily tours from 8.30 am. to 4pm. Regular services are held.

 
 
 
 

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