Chapel of Christ (Capilla del Cristo)
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Did you know?
- Construction started
- 1753
- Type
- Chapel in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Visitor information
- Address: 1 Calle del Cristo, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
People also ask
What is the history of Capilla del Cristo?
This chapel was built between 1753 and 1780. Legend has it that the Chapel of Christ the Savior was erected to honor a miracle. It is said, that in the year 1750 the Cristo Street was host to a horse race where one of the participants could not stop his horse and fell off the cliff.
Are there tours of Capilla del Cristo?
If you are looking for things to do in Puerto Rico we have 19 Tours and Activities to Experience Chapel of Christ (Capilla del Cristo).
What is Santo Cristo known for?
The Cult of the Lord Holy Christ of the Miracles (Portuguese: Culto do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres ), popularly known as Senhor Santo Cristo or Santo Cristo dos Milagres is a religious veneration associated with an image of Jesus Christ, depicted in the events of the New Testament (presented in Luke 23:1-25).