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Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista vs Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Both San Juan Cathedral and Castillo San Felipe del Morro are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, San Juan Cathedral scores marginally higher than Castillo San Felipe del Morro. San Juan Cathedral comes in at #9 in San Juan with accolades from 3 sources including Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
153 Calle Cristo, Old San Juan, San Juan 00902, Puerto Rico
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Frommer's
"The spiritual and architectural centerpiece of Old San Juan began construction in 1540 as a replacement for a thatch-roofed chapel that was blown apart by a hurricane in 1529."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Most people come to see the marble tomb of Ponce de León and the body of religious martyr St Pio displayed under glass."
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Fodor's
"The Catholic shrine of Puerto Rico had humble beginnings in the early 1520s as a thatch-roofed, wooden structure."
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Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
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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
Top Choice
"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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