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Beautiful Chinese Old Boxwood Handwork Carving Mouse $0.90 |
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Michal Garman Statue/Sculpture Old Cowboy 9″ Tall $22.00 |
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GORGEOUS ROMANTIC PARIS APART OLDE WORLDE VICTORIAN NOUVEAU LADY BUST STATUE $169.00 |
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GREAT OLD VINTAGE NEW ZEALAND MAORI HEAD BUST SCULPTURE STATUE $24.99 |
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Old Soviet Bronze JOSEPH STALIN BUST Statue USSR $59.95 |
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NUDE Man MILITARY DANCER Statue in PARIS Old PHOTO $18.00 |
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3.1″Old Jade Carved Kneel Lady Statue 1116Y $9.99 |
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A029 Remarkable Chinese Old Bronze Beast Statue Height:33cm length:41cm $539.00 |
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FANTASTIC CUTE OLD MONKEY BELLHOP BUTLER holding SHELL BRONZE STATUE SCULPTURE $136.00 |
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Greece: MUSEUM STATUES. Old Antique Art Print.1906 $12.71 |
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BEAUTIFUL OLD INDIAN HINDU BRONZE BRASS SHRINE GANESHA GANESH SCULPTURE STATUE $87.79 |
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SUPERB OLD ANTIQUE ORIENTAL CHINESE BRASS LUCKY FAT BUDDHA SCULPTURE STATUE $98.64 |
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Chinese Old Boxwood Handwork Carving shén xiān Netsuke $0.90 |
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vintage antique old silver peacock bird statue figure $468.00 |
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antique old sterling silver parrot bird statue india $139.00 |
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FRANCE Paris Place Pyramides Statue Jeanne d’Arc Old $18.00 |
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antique old sterling silver holy cow statue with calf $698.00 |
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antique handmade old silver holy cow statue india $229.00 |
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antique collectible old silver peacock bird statue figure $139.00 |
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New York City PARKS old Pin STATUE LIBERTY Lady $18.00 |
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USA William Penn Statue Philadelphia Pa Old $9.60 |
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Chinese Old Tibet bronze statues collection Buddha Sculpture Sakyamuni $183.99 |
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Chinese Old Tibet bronze statues collection Buddha Sculpture Sakyamuni $165.60 |
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France PARIS Caserne du Chateau-d’Eau et la Statue OLD $11.99 |
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Old CHINESE “luhetongchun” Silver Sculpture Arts 230g $1.10 |
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Upper Candie Grounds and Victoria Statue Guernsey Real Photograph Old Postcard $4.35 |
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BRONZE SCULPTURE STATUE – Old man $790.00 |
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Chinese Old Tibet bronze statues Gilt Cloisonne Buddha Sakyamuni Sculpture $1,380.00 |
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old jade carved Chinese XIZHOU standing bird figure $999.00 |
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China old white jade carved Standing Dragon statue with yellow QIN $2,888.00 |
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China old jade carved Han Dy. Standing Dragon statue $1,600.00 |
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Chinese old Jade Carved red color head cattle figure pendant $1,000.00 |
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Chinese Old Tibet bronze statues Gilt White Tara Buddha standing Sculpture $643.99 |
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1992 Press Photo Old plaster wood Statue Loyola Jesus $19.88 |
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Historic Sublime Old Cultural Revolution White Porcelain Chairman Mao Statue $98.00 |
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5.1″/980gChinese Hongshan Jade Old Man Statue4886 $168.00 |
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Chinese Old Tibet bronze statues Gilt White Tara Buddha standing Sculpture $643.99 |
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Historic Chinese Old Institutional Revolution Porcelain Statue $112.00 |
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Historic Chinese Old Institutional Revolution Porcelain Woman Statue $98.00 |
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Historic Chinese Old Institutional Revolution Porcelain Chairman Mao Statue $88.00 |
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Historic Chinese Old Institutional Revolution Porcelain Chairman Mao Statue $112.00 |
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Old Tibet 24K Gold Gilt Cloisonne Shakyamuni Buddha Statue $12,990.00 |
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Historic Chinese Old Institutional Revolution Porcelain Chairman Mao Statue $112.00 |
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Historic Chinese Old Institutional Revolution Porcelain Chairman Mao Statue $112.00 |
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Historic Chinese Old Institutional Revolution Porcelain Chairman Mao Statue $112.00 |
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Historic Chinese Old Institutional Revolution Porcelain Chairman Mao Statue $112.00 |
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GERMAN OLD POSTCARD STATUE IN CITY NURNBERG x $42.00 |
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Historic Chinese Old Institutional Revolution Porcelain Chairman Mao Statue $98.00 |
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Bulldog Policeman Police Old Bill Robert Harrop Dog Figurine Statue DP252 $60.05 |
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Old English Sheepdog Grenadier Guard Robert Harrop Dog Figurine Statue DP231 $60.05 |
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CHINESE HANDWORK TIBET-SILVER PAIR KIRIN OLD JADE STATUE #051303 $0.01 |
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Historic Chinese Old Institutional Revolution Porcelain Chairman Mao Statue $98.00 |
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Historic Chinese Old Institutional Revolution Porcelain Soldier Statue $98.00 |
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China Old Antique Bronze Statue Man Chime $169.00 |
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Historic Chinese Old Institutional Revolution Porcelain Soldier Statue $98.00 |
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antique primitive hand carved Nandi wood statue old toy cow animal $38.00 |
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Chinese Old Tibet bronze statues Gilt David King Kong Buddha Sculpture $782.00 |
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Historic Chinese Old Institutional Revolution Porcelain Soldier Statue $112.00 |
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Historic Chinese Old Institutional Revolution Porcelain Soldier Statue $98.00 |
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Historic Chinese Old Institutional Cultural Revolution Porcelain Woman Statue $98.00 |
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OLD CHINESE / JAPANESE OX BONE/RESIN (?) Antique ox bone Old man statue $200.00 |
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Historic Chinese Old Institutional Cultural Revolution Porcelain Woman Statue $98.00 |
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Chinese Old Tibet bronze statues Gilt Sakyamuni Buddha Sculpture $1,288.00 |
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Old Cement Concrete Garden Frog Statue Ornament Figure or use as Doorstop $17.37 |
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100 YEAR OLD LARGE WOODEN ASIAN MANDALAY HAND PAINTED TIGER STATUE $170.00 |
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8″ Old Tibet Tibetan Cloisonne Shakyamuni Buddha Statue $299.00 |
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9″ Old Chinese Buddhist Bronze Kid Kwan Yin Quan Yin Buddha Statue $149.00 |
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11″ Old Tibetan 11-Heads &1000-Arms Avalokiteshvara Buddha Statue $569.00 |
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11″ Old Tibet Tibetan Wood Sleeping Arhat Lohan Buddha Statue $389.00 |
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9″ Old Chinese Shou Shan Jade Carved God Of Longevity Statue $3,699.00 |
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Old Tibet Tibetan Buddhist Bronze White Tara Buddha Statue $99.00 |
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Old Tibet Tibetan Buddhist 4 hands Avalokiteshvara Buddha Statue $99.00 |
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6.5″ Old Tibet Tibetan Buddhist Bronze Green Tara Buddha Statue $269.00 |
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7″ Old Tibet Tibetan 24K Gilt Turquoise Milarapa Buddha Statue $399.00 |
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8″ Old Tibet Tibetan Buddhist Bronze Medicine Buddha Statue $279.00 |
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9″ Old Tibet Tibetan 24K Gilt Turquoise Manjushri Buddha Statue $479.00 |
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17″ Old Tibet Tibetan Buddhist Gilt Turquoise Green Tara Buddha Statue $3,299.00 |
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9″ Old Tibet Tibetan God of Dance Shiva Nataraja Buddha Statue $299.00 |
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Chinese Old Tibet bronze statues Gilt Sakyamuni Buddha Sculpture $1,288.00 |
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CHINESE OLD WHITE COPPER CARVED BUDDHA HEAD STATUE $0.01 |
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Rare Chinese Old Seal $24.99 |
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North Korea PYONGYANG Chullima Statue OLD photo PC $18.00 |
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real old photo postcard Statue of Liberty in USA New York $19.00 |
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Tibetan Nepal Bronze antique old Amitabha buddha statue bless family good lucky $96.00 |
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CHINESE HAND PAINTING mouse OLD OX-BONE JEWEL BOX $0.01 |
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QUEEN VICTORIA STATUE CALCUTTA INDIA OLD POSTCARD $1.56 |
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Tibet Nepal Bronze antique old shakyamuni buddha statue bless family good lucky $96.00 |
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Old Chinese STATUE Pair bronze carved wine mugs cups $0.01 |
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Edinburgh 1917 Old Postcard ST. GILES CATHEDRAL, Street Scene Clock Tower Statue $1.56 |
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Art Deco Bronze and Enamel Statue-Signed OLD $175.00 |
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real Qing Dy old Chinese gilt wood carved pair immortal sit chair statue $500.00 |
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NFL Tennessee Titans OLDE WORLD SANTA CHRISTMAS STATUE 2003 4TH IN SERIES No Res $15.99 |
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CHINESE HANDWORK CARVING BELLE OLD ALABASTER STATUE ★★★★★ $1.04 |
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QUIP Comic Humour Old Postcard Of Course, He Sticks it In Hard! Warrior Statue $1.56 |
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Old Chinese Purple Bronze Kylin Chi Lin Bird Statue $999.99 |
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Old 9” tibet bronze real gold carvings Milarepa statue $3,255.00 |
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Antique Traditional Indian Bronze Statue Horse God Shiva Rare Old Collectible $220.00 |
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CHINESE HANDWORK BUDDHA OLD COPPER STATUE ★★★★★ $0.02 |
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Old 9” tibet bronze gold-plating carvings hold sword buddha statue $464.07 |
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Old 8” tibet bronze real gold carving buddhism tara statue $557.07 |
Exploring Old San Juan
When you’ve got a city that’s over 400 years old, it’s a shame not to revisit the rich history and grandeur of its colorful past. San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, offers a generous taste of the Old World, from its cobbled streets to its impressive architecture.
The overwhelming Spanish influence seen in San Juan can be traced back to 1521, when it was established as a settlement of the Spanish empire. Over centuries, the city has seen ships of mercantilism and military dominance docking and departing on its shores, survived attacks from British troops in the late 1500s, lived through the bombings of US war machines during the Spanish-American War, and went on to become the industrialized metropolis that it is today.
The city of San Juan has three major districts: Old San Juan, Beach and Resort area, and the outlying communities. The majority of antique monuments and landmarks however are concentrated on the Old San Juan neighborhood. Even the streets of Old San Juan speak of the Spanish colonial era. They are paved with cobbles of a blue stone cast from furnace slag called adoquine. These stones were brought to San Juan by Spanish ships. Over the years, moisture and exposure to elements gave adoquine its distinct color.
Old San Juan is home to numerous plazas, parks, museums, monuments, and historical buildings which would take a full day or two of walking tour to explore. Plaza de Armas (arms square) on San Jose street is the central plaza of Old San Juan. It features four statues, all of which are over one hundred years old, that represent the four seasons. It has also served as the main meeting place of locals and continues to be an interesting spot for visitors.
Plaza de San Jose is another popular meeting venue in Old San Juan. Its central monument is the statue of Juan Ponce de Leon, the first governor of Puerto Rico. The statue was made from British cannons which were captured during the British attacks in the 18th century. Another plaza with a prominent landmark is Plaza del Quinto Centenario (quincentennial square). Opened in 1992 as part of the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ monumental exploration of the New World, the plaza highlights a 40-foot sculpture that represents the earthen and clay roots of American history. The sculpture, made of black granite and ceramics, is a creation of master Puerto Rican artist Jaime Suarez.
A visit to Old San Juan wouldn’t be complete without seeing the city’s formidable forts. Built in the 16th and 17 centuries, these fortresses took decades to complete but they were vital in the strengthening the city’s defenses. El Morro stands out among all the forts in San Juan. It is the largest fortification in all of the Caribbean and has survived numerous attacks. The fort fell only once, during a land assault by British forces in 1598. El Morro, a construction marvel in itself, is laden with tunnels, dungeons, barracks, and ramps but the most prominent parts of this fortress are the circular sentry boxes called garitas. El Morro has been declared a National Historic Site by the National Park Service.
Complementing El Morro is Castillo de San Cristóbal, another masterfully constructed fortress towering at 150 feet and occupying an area of 27 acres. Recognized as one of the largest and strongest defenses in the region, San Cristobal Fort is made up of five independent structures which are connected by moat and tunnel. The fort is also a National Historic Site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A tour in Old San Juan is one activity that visitors in Puerto Rico shouldn’t miss. Seeing these landmarks provides not just a visual feast but a glimpse as well into the history and culture of this Caribbean archipelago.
About the Author
Kristien Wilkinson is an online writer and contributor to http://www.sanjuan.com