A Private Tour of the PR Governor’s Mansion
Channel: Messy Suitcase!
Date: 2023-04-11

Bob recently scored a private tour inside La Fortaleza, the Puerto Rico Governor’s Mansion, which is located in a prominent spot at the edge of Old San Juan, with dazzling views of the Bay of San Juan. The oldest Executive Mansion in continuous use in the Western Hemisphere, La Fortaleza is the main residence and the office of the Governor of Puerto Rico. 

The name means “The Fortress,” an apt title because La Fortaleza, along with the later fortifications of Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Castillo San Cristóbal, and San Juan de la Cruz (El Cañuelo), along with a large portion of the original San Juan City Wall, was built to protect the city and the bay. La Fortaleza was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960. It’s also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Read all about its history and importance here athttps://whc.unesco.org/en/list/266/.

Enjoy the tour!

Info https://www.fortaleza.pr.gov
Map https://goo.gl/maps/hb1UtZMaqzo18yb77

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