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104 Calle La Fortaleza vs Museo de Arte e Historia de San Juan

Both 104 Calle La Fortaleza and Museo de Arte e Historia de San Juan are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, 104 Calle La Fortaleza scores significantly better than Museo de Arte e Historia de San Juan. 104 Calle La Fortaleza has a TripExpert Score of 86 with praise from 5 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.

104 Calle La Fortaleza
104 Calle La Fortaleza
8 / 10
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The office and residence of the governor of Puerto Rico is the oldest executive mansion in continuous use in the Western Hemisphere." Full review
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Proper attire is required (informal okay).
Fodor's Fodor's
"Sitting atop the fortified city walls overlooking the harbor, La Fortaleza was built between 1533 and 1540 as a fortress." Full review
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Proper attire is required: no sleeveless shirts or very short shorts.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Tours of the building's first floor, including the chapel, dungeon, and the gardens, are given on a daily basis." Full review
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Special tours must be arranged in advance through a written request.
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"One of the lookout towers of the old fort." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Guarded iron gates mark La Fortaleza, also known as El Palacio de Santa Catalina." Full review
Museo de Arte e Historia de San Juan
Museo de Arte e Historia de San Juan
7 / 10
Calle Norzagaray 150, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A bustling marketplace in 1857, this handsome building now houses the small San Juan Museum." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The well-laid-out exhibition showcases pictorial and photographic testimonies from the Caparra ruins to the modern-day shopping malls." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Old San Juan's museums offer exhibits of works by Hispanic artists that showcase the island's history." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Puerto Rico's first national museum was founded in 1951, home to archaeological artifacts dating back over a thousand years. " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Located in the city's centuries old marketplace, the Museo hosts changing art and historic exhibitions, often featuring up–and–coming artists" Full review