University of Cuenca, Cuenca

Name: University of Cuenca
Address: Av. 12 de Abril y Agustín Cueva, Cuenca, Ecuador

#12 among attractions in Cuenca

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The University of Cuenca is an Ecuadorian university located in Cuenca. University of Cuenca is the principal university of Azuay Province. The university was officially founded in 1867, being the first university on Cuenca. ()

Local name: Universidad de Cuenca Established: 1867 (157 years ago)Coordinates: 2°54'3"S, 79°0'38"W

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Av. 12 de Abril y Agustín CuevaCuenca Ecuador

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University of Cuenca – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Cathedral of Cuenca, Old Cathedral of Cuenca, Museo de las Culturas Aborígenes, Barranco.

0.5 miNE
Church
New Cathedral of Cuenca, Cuenca
12 min walk • The New Cathedral of Cuenca, officially known as the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, is a stunning emblem of faith and architecture in the heart of Cuenca, Ecuador. This grand religious edifice, with its distinctive domes clad in blue and white glazed tiles...
0.5 miNE
Church, Architecture
Old Cathedral of Cuenca, Cuenca
14 min walk • The Old Cathedral of Cuenca, known as El Sagrario, stands as a historic emblem in the heart of Cuenca, Ecuador. This ancient church, with its origins dating back to the 16th century, was the main place of worship until the New Cathedral took its place in the 20th...
0.6 miE
2°54'10"S • 79°0'8"W
Museo de las Culturas Aborígenes, Cuenca
15 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~960 ftNE
2°53'59"S • 79°0'30"W
Barranco, Cuenca
5 min walk • Museum
1 miE
City, Archaeological site
Tumebamba, Cuenca
27 min walk • Tumebamba, an archaeological site nestled in the heart of Cuenca, Ecuador, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and culture of the ancient Cañari and Inca civilizations. This historical gem, once a significant Inca city, now offers a window into the past for both...
0.5 miE
2°54'7"S • 79°0'15"W
Remigio Crespo Toral, Cuenca
12 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.4 miNE
2°53'53"S • 79°0'21"W
El Carmen de la Asunción, Cuenca
11 min walk • Church
0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Football
Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar, Cuenca
14 min walk • The Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Banco del Austro is a multi-purpose stadium in Cuenca, Ecuador. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Club Deportivo Cuenca and Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Cuenca.
0.7 miS
2°54'40"S • 79°0'33"W
Virgen de Bronce, Cuenca
19 min walk • Church

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Which popular attractions are close to University of Cuenca?

Nearby attractions include Barranco, Cuenca (5 min walk), El Carmen de la Asunción, Cuenca (11 min walk), New Cathedral of Cuenca, Cuenca (12 min walk), Remigio Crespo Toral, Cuenca (12 min walk).

How to get to University of Cuenca by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Cuenca:

Tram

Tranvia - #12s- Santo Domingo • Lines: Linea 1 (13 min walk)
Tranvía - #13n - Padre Aguirre • Lines: Linea 1 (15 min walk)

Bus

Operazuay (24 min walk)
Estación de transferencia Feria Libre (31 min walk)