The Architectural Style of Old San Juan

I just love Old San Juan. The narrow, cobblestone streets. The mix of high and low dining and shopping. The energy of both locals and tourists. But mostly, I love the Spanish Colonial architecture. Everywhere you look there are pastel, tile-roofed buildings with wrought-iron balconies and ornate doorways. Set against the bright blue sky (a nearly everyday occurance here, it seems) and sweeping ocean views, Old San Juan is picture perfect:

 

 

The Escuela de Artes Plásticas (University of Fine Arts):

 

San Jose Church, one of the earliest surviving examples of 16th century Spanish Gothic architecture in the Western hemisphere:

 

Those lovely blue cobblestone streets...

 

And this cobalt blue wall, which together with the wood beams and chipped, red post made for a picture-perfect background.

 

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• A Glimpse of Condado
• Gene Simmons and Other Star Sightings
• La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico