Old San Juan

Colonial Puerto Rican city.

Overview

Old San Juan, using stone and stucco, is a 16th-century city in Puerto Rico.

Core Characteristics

• Colorful facades, forts.
• Grid layout, defensive walls.
• Colonial aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 16th century.
• Civic: City.
• Colonial Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Historic center of Puerto Rican culture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Urbanism (theory), Wall (element), Colonial (movement)

Directory

Buildings Registry, Architecture Hub, History