Casa Blanca is a house museum located in Old San Juan and was built in 1521. It primarily served as the first fortification of the San Juan islet. It was also the residence for Juan Ponce de León and his family. It was used as the residence of his descendants after his death, until the mid-18th century. It also served mostly as a refuge in times of attack from Taino rebels. It was also the first governor's residence in Puerto Rico when the capital was moved to the Islet of San Juan in 1521.
Monday, November 14, 2016
Casa Blanca
Casa Blanca is a house museum located in Old San Juan and was built in 1521. It primarily served as the first fortification of the San Juan islet. It was also the residence for Juan Ponce de León and his family. It was used as the residence of his descendants after his death, until the mid-18th century. It also served mostly as a refuge in times of attack from Taino rebels. It was also the first governor's residence in Puerto Rico when the capital was moved to the Islet of San Juan in 1521.
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