Fortaleza Chapel Mosaic
by Shanna Hyatt
Title
Fortaleza Chapel Mosaic
Artist
Shanna Hyatt
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
This beautiful wall mural created of mosaic tile is found in the 16th century chapel on the compound of La Fortaleza in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. La Fortaleza (The Fortress) is the current official residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico. It was built between 1533 and 1540 to defend the harbor of San Juan. The structure is also known as Palacio de Santa Catalina (Santa Catalina's Palace). It is the oldest executive mansion in continuous use in the New World and was listed by UNESCO in 1983 as a World Heritage Site.
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July 10th, 2014
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