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104 Calle La Fortaleza vs Castillo de San Cristobal
Both 104 Calle La Fortaleza and Castillo de San Cristobal are recommended by writers. On balance, Castillo de San Cristobal ranks significantly higher than 104 Calle La Fortaleza. Castillo de San Cristobal is ranked #2 in San Juan with endorsements from 5 reviews including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Concierge.
104 Calle La Fortaleza
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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Frommer's
"The office and residence of the governor of Puerto Rico is the oldest executive mansion in continuous use in the Western Hemisphere."
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Proper attire is required (informal okay).
Fodor's
"Sitting atop the fortified city walls overlooking the harbor, La Fortaleza was built between 1533 and 1540 as a fortress."
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Proper attire is required: no sleeveless shirts or very short shorts.
Travel + Leisure
"Tours of the building's first floor, including the chapel, dungeon, and the gardens, are given on a daily basis."
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Special tours must be arranged in advance through a written request.
Afar Magazine
"One of the lookout towers of the old fort."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Guarded iron gates mark La Fortaleza, also known as El Palacio de Santa Catalina."
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Castillo de San Cristobal
Concierge
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Calle Norzagaray, Old San Juan, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
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Concierge
"The trompe l'oeil painting lining the inside of the dome makes the Catedral de San Juan Bautista worth a peek."
Frommer's
"Its walls rise more than 150 feet (46m) above the sea—a marvel of military engineering."
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Be sure to see the Garita del Diablo (the Devil's Sentry Box)
Fodor's
"San Cristóbal was known in the 17th and 18th centuries as the Gibraltar of the West Indies."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The fort has a fascinating museum, a store, military archives, a reproduction of a soldier’s barracks, and stunning Atlantic and city views."
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Afar Magazine
"Castillo de San Cristóbal in old San Juan: Don't miss the opportunity to visit a piece of history standing over 500 years. Walk, marvel, inhale, and continue... Repeat..."
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