Porta Coeli, Dominican convent in San Germán, Puerto Rico
The limestone building features a single nave constructed with rubble masonry walls, stucco surfaces, and a wooden truss roof at the hilltop location.
Dominican monks established the convent in 1609, making it one of the earliest religious structures built in the western hemisphere under current United States jurisdiction.
The religious museum displays an extensive collection of wooden santos, sculptures, and paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries, reflecting Puerto Rican spiritual traditions.
The museum opens Wednesday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, with admission fees of $5 for adults and $3 for children.
The original Baroque altarpiece from the 18th century remains intact inside the church, accompanied by primitive carvings and historical choral books from colonial times.
Location: San Germán
Inception: 1609
GPS coordinates: 18.08444,-67.04444
Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:06
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