la rogativa

my husband & I met the sculptor Lindsey daen & his lovely wife while he was alive--incredibleman--he lived on calle sol in old san juan--all of his work was beautiful--he was a master.....

The apartment I rented for my stay looked out on the square, so I saw a lot of it over five days, loved the pelicans flying around and coming to roost, the cats coming out at night, and the flower seller coming by!

The LaRogativa is a simple, yet wonderful statue full of Old San Juan history. The statue is located on the street hill past the San Juan Gate on the Paseo del Morro side of town. Hard to find because it out of the way, but quite a sight once you find it.

This landmark of the Old City is located in a hill looking down the bay. Very romantic and interesting at the same time.

If you are walking through Old San Juan don't forget to visit La Rogativa. It's close to the Governor's Mansion and it will make for one of the most beautiful pictures.

The sculpture itself is beautiful, the work of a well known Spanish sculptor who lived in Puerto Rico for many years. But that is not all, it has a great location, with a wonderful view of San Juan Bay. Can’t miss it!

I was on a cruise that docked near old San Juan and we took a guided tour which included stopping at this statue. I was taken aback by the beauty against the sunset. Although it's just a statue and won't take up much of your time, there's a lot to do in the surrounding area. You could easily spend at least an entire day there. I recommend the trip.

The statue is well constructed and weathered well so it brings out the gorgeous colors. hard to get the lighting right for pictures as it is backlit for most of the day but it's still well wroth a visit if you are in the area

This statue commerates a procession led by a Catholic Bishop, women and children around the Old City walls praying for Spanish victory over the British. Their prayers were answered, the Spanish held and the Brittish fled.

An impressive modern sculpture in the old city that tells its story vividly; the power of citizens coming together to defend their own and the faith that was put to test....Great true story!

Part of the original walled city rampart is now a small park, to the left of City Gate and up the hill, with impressive religious influenced brass statues. Dedicated in 1971, the statues commemorate those who defended the British invasion of 1797 (which occupation lasted only 60 days, according to Park Rangers at el Morro). The park has an astounding view of the bay, ocean and mountains cascading to the sea. Across the bay (accessed by 50¢ ferry) is Cataño, where you can have a wonderful meal at Don Tello restaurant, but avoid the Casa Bacardi tour.

This artistically designed monument located along the walls of the old part of San Juan has an interesting story behind it: The women of San Juan were carrying torches in procession, hundreds of them. This procession saved San Juan from an attach by the British who believed the torches were held by soldiers planning to defend their land. The British retreated and never attacked. This statue honors those women and the bishop who led the procession.

The statue itself is interesting but not amazing. However, hearing the story behind the invasion of the British, and seeing the views from this spot, make a visit worth it.

you will find this statue during your walk through San Juan. Sit down enjoy the view... Get to know its story its amazing.

This isn't your standard sculpture of saints. It's modern (1971) and mysteriously evokes the event of 1797 when the saints made their procession through the streets of San Juan and repelled the attacking British. And it is in such a beautiful place--the bluff overlooking the city wall and Atlantic Ocean. Don't miss it!