Sunday, November 13, 2016

La Fortaleza


La Fortaleza


La Fortaleza is the official home for the Puerto Rico's governor.  It is a Neoclassical structure built in 1540.  The Fortaleza was also called El Palacio de Santa Catalina.

It didn’t do so well in its earlier years because it was taken over by many people like, Earl of Cumberland in 1598 and the Dutch Commander Boudewyn Hendrick in 1625.


In 1846, it was remodeled to be used as the governor’s house.  This building has been the home of about 170 of our island's governors.

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