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Castillo de San CristobalvsMuseo de Arte e Historia de San Juan
Both are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Castillo de San Cristobal scores significantly higher than Museo de Arte e Historia de San Juan. Castillo de San Cristobal is ranked #2 in San Juan with endorsements from 5 sources such as Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
Castillo de San Cristobal
Concierge
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
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." Full review
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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." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The fort has a fascinating museum, a store, military archives, a reproduction of a soldier’s barracks, and stunning Atlantic and city views." Full review
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..." Full review
U.S. News & World Report6.0
"Fort San Cristóbal's 27 acres were built to protect the city of Old San Juan from land attacks...recent visitors are equally amazed by the majesty and significant history of the site." Full review
Museo de Arte e Historia de San Juan Fodor's Lonely Planet Afar Magazine Lonely Planet Frommer's
Calle Norzagaray 150, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Fodor's "A bustling marketplace in 1857, this handsome building now houses the small San Juan Museum." Full review
Lonely Planet "The well-laid-out exhibition showcases pictorial and photographic testimonies from the Caparra ruins to the modern-day shopping malls." Full review
Afar Magazine "Old San Juan's museums offer exhibits of works by Hispanic artists that showcase the island's history." Full review
Lonely Planet "Puerto Rico's first national museum was founded in 1951, home to archaeological artifacts dating back over a thousand years. " Full review
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
