Capilla del Cristo
Historic chapel in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Capilla del Cristo (Chapel of Christ), also called Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud is a small chapel / museum located in the Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.[3] Built in the 18th century and saved from demolition in the 20th century and preserved, the structure has become a cultural icon of Puerto Rico. Most of the articles located at its altar are from 1753.[4][1] Travel guides list Capilla del Cristo as one of the must-see places of Old San Juan.[5][6][7][8]
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Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud | |
Alternative names | Capilla del Cristo |
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General information | |
Architectural style | Baroque |
Town or city | Old San Juan |
Coordinates | 18°27′50.7″N 66°07′03.9″W |
Construction started | 1753 |
Estimated completion | 1780 |
Owner | Catholic Church[1] |
Technical details | |
Material | Masonry |
Floor count | 1 |
Design and construction | |
Engineer | Juan Francisco Mestre[2] |
Known for | Folklore, historic architecture |
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