8. Iglesia de San José

OLD SAN JUAN.   The Dominican Friars built this church in 1532. A gem of Spanish Gothic architecture, it is the second oldest church in the western hemisphere. Several valuable artifacts are on display here including an intricately carved crucifix presented to Ponce de Leon (who was buried here for three centuries until his remains were moved to San Juan Cathedral), four oil paintings by Jose Campeche and two canvases by Francisco Oller. Mass is still celebrated each Sunday.   (© 10Best)

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