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San Juan Bautista was founded by Juan Ponce de Leon in 1521. In the mid-16th century, major work began to fortify the city. It was attacked by the English in 1595, 1598, and 1797 and by the Dutch in 1625. By the end of the 18th century, San Juan had become a completely walled city and a stronghold for the defense of the Spanish empire in America. Its military, religious, civil, and residential buildings form an outstanding example of Spanish Colonial architecture in America.
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