San José Church, Catholic church in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
The San José Church features Spanish Gothic architectural elements with vaulted ceilings, brick walls, and detailed masonry works throughout its structure.
Built between 1528 and 1735 by the Dominican Order, the church held the remains of Juan Ponce de León from 1559 until their transfer in 1836.
The interior walls display numerous painted murals, including a nineteenth-century representation of the Battle of Lepanto discovered during renovations.
The church underwent extensive restoration work completed in March 2021, addressing structural issues and preserving its architectural components.
The building contains rare Isabelline Gothic vaults constructed using Catalan techniques, representing early Spanish colonial engineering in the Americas.
Location: San Juan
Inception: 1532
Made from material: brick, mortar
Part of: Old San Juan Historic District
GPS coordinates: 18.46751,-66.11853
Latest update: May 11, 2025 20:28
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