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Castillo de San Cristobal vs Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Both are recommended by experts. On balance, Castillo de San Cristobal is preferred by most writers compared to Castillo San Felipe del Morro. Castillo de San Cristobal scores 91 with accolades from 5 sources such as Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Concierge.
Castillo de San Cristobal
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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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Castillo San Felipe del Morro
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501 Calle Norzagary, San Juan 00901, Puerto Rico
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Concierge
"The breathtaking setting makes it the city's most popular attraction, so things can get crowded."
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Getting here early in the day is a good idea—as well as escaping the crowds, you'll avoid the worst of the heat.
Fodor's
"Rising 140 feet above the sea, the massive six-level fortress was built to protect the port and has a commanding view of the harbor. It is a labyrinth of cannon batteries, ramps, barracks, turrets"
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Lonely Planet
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"The star of Old San Juan, El Morro juts aggressively over bold headlands, glowering across the Atlantic at would-be conquerors."
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Travel + Leisure
"More commonly known as El Morro, this stone garrison is the second-oldest freestanding fort in the Americas."
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Afar Magazine
"Work began on el Morro in 1539 and now, protected as a National Historic Site, travelers have the opportunity to walk through 500 years of its fascinating history."
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