Flat Bridge

#7 among destinations in Jamaica

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Facts and practical information

The Flat Bridge is a beam bridge across the Rio Cobre on the A1 road connecting the Jamaican capital Kingston, with the north coast tourist areas of Dunn's River and Ocho Rios. It is one of the oldest bridges in Jamaica. ()

Opened: 1770 (255 years ago)Length: 148 ftWidth: 13 ftCoordinates: 18°3'41"N, 76°59'4"W

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Saint CatherineJamaica

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Flat Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Phillippo Baptist Church, Rio Cobre Dam, Saint Jago Women's Centre, Prison Oval.

4.7 miS
Church
Phillippo Baptist Church, Spanish Town
120 min walk • Phillippo Baptist Church, built 1827, is named after its founder and first minister, Reverend James Phillippo, a Baptist missionary who arrived in Jamaica in 1823. He campaigned for the abolition of slavery and for the establishment of "Free Villages" for emancipated slaves.
1.2 miS
Dam
Rio Cobre Dam
31 min walk • The Rio Cobre Dam is a diversion dam on the Rio Cobre near Spanish Town in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica. It is owned by the National Irrigation Commission.
4.7 miSE
Prison
Saint Jago Women's Centre, Spanish Town
120 min walk • Saint Jago Women's Centre has been closed, making Fort Augusta the only women's prison on the island.
5.2 miSE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Prison Oval, Spanish Town
133 min walk • Prison Oval is a multi-use stadium in Spanish Town, Jamaica, currently used mostly for football matches. It serves as the home ground of Rivoli United FC. The stadium holds 2,000 people.

Flat Bridge

Facts and practical information

Flat Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Phillippo Baptist Church, Spanish Town

Rio Cobre Dam

Saint Jago Women's Centre, Spanish Town

Prison Oval, Spanish Town