Cathedral of San Juan

Catedral de San Juan Bautista (San Juan, Puerto Rico)
cathedral in San Juan
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The Cathedral of San Juan Bautista, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is one of the oldest buildings in the city and holds significant historical and cultural importance. Built in 1521, it is the second oldest cathedral in the Americas. The cathedral is an excellent example of Gothic architecture and houses the tomb of the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León. Throughout its history, the cathedral has undergone numerous restorations due to damage from hurricanes and pirate attacks, yet it still retains much of its original charm and grandeur.


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