Capitol of Puerto Rico
Capitolio de Puerto Rico
A white marble neoclassical building east of Old San Juan. Its dome is decorated with mosaics depicting the island's history, and inside the original 1952 constitution on self-government is on display.
The Capitol of Puerto Rico opened in 1929 and houses the legislative assembly. Its white marble facade and dome bring to mind the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The dome mosaics and murals in the rotunda tell the story of the island's history, and the original 1952 Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is displayed in the center of the hall. Admission is free on weekdays, though security screening is required. Guided tours can also be booked. The back of the building faces the Atlantic, and a seaside path leads from there into Old San Juan.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri approx. 08:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Old San Juan
- Castillo San Cristóbal
- La Perla
- Plaza de Armas
- Museo de San Juan
- Cathedral of San Juan Bautista
- Church of San José
- Parque de las Palomas