San Juan National Historic Site
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San Juan National Historic Site in San Juan, Puerto Rico
, includes colonial-era forts, bastions, powder houses, and three fourths of the old city wall.
on October 15, 1966.
On December 6, 1983 the park was added to the list of World Heritage Site
. Only 12 national park areas in the United States are considered World Heritage Sites.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of...
, includes colonial-era forts, bastions, powder houses, and three fourths of the old city wall.
Features
The site includes four features:- Fort San Felipe del MorroFort San Felipe del MorroAlso known as Fort San Felipe del Morro or Morro Castle, is a 16th-century citadel located in San Juan, Puerto Rico.- Rundown :Lies on the northwestern-most point of the islet of San Juan, Puerto Rico...
- Fort San Cristóbal
- El CañueloEl CañueloFortín San Juan de la Cruz , better known as el Cañuelo, is located on Isla de Cabras, Puerto Rico. It is part of San Juan National Historic Site.-History:This fort was originally built in wood in 1610...
- City walls of Old San JuanOld San Juan, Puerto RicoOld San Juan is the oldest settlement within Puerto Rico and it is the historic colonial section of San Juan, Puerto Rico.-Location:...
Status
By a February 14, 1949 decree the site was established, and noted the need to protect the fortifications as monuments as well as preserve their historical and architectural value. Listed on the National Register of Historic PlacesNational Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
on October 15, 1966.
On December 6, 1983 the park was added to the list of World Heritage Site
World Heritage Site
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance...
. Only 12 national park areas in the United States are considered World Heritage Sites.