Puente de Piedra, Lima

Name: Puente de Piedra
Address: Lima, Peru

#83 among attractions in Lima

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Puente de Piedra, is a bridge in Lima, Peru in South America. It was built in 1608 by the architect Juan del Corral to link Lima with Rímac. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°2'36"S, 77°1'47"W

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Lima Central (Cercado de Lima)Lima Peru

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Puente de Piedra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Government Palace, Plaza Mayor, Palacio Municipal, Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist.

~1000 ftE
Palace and official presidential residence
Government Palace, Lima
5 min walk • The Government Palace of Peru, also known as the "House of Pizarro," is a grand edifice located in the historic center of Lima. This stately building serves as the official residence and office of the President of Peru, and it stands as a symbol of political power...
~990 ftS
Scenic plaza and birthplace of Lima
Plaza Mayor, Lima
5 min walk • The Plaza Mayor, also known as the Plaza de Armas, stands as the historical heart of Lima, Peru. This iconic square is not only a central gathering place but also a testament to the city's colonial past. It is here that Francisco Pizarro founded Lima in 1535, and the...
~830 ftSW
Palace
Palacio Municipal, Lima
5 min walk • The Palacio Municipal, a grandiose palace located in the heart of Lima, Peru, stands as a testament to the city's rich historical and political legacy. This majestic building serves as the headquarters for the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima, functioning as the...
~1200 ftS
Ornate Catholic church with a museum
Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, Lima
6 min walk • Nestled within the historic heart of Lima, Peru, stands the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, a monumental testament to the city's rich religious heritage and architectural grandeur. Renowned for its Spanish colonial beauty and religious...
~1210 ftSE
Baroque Catholic church with catacombs
Monastery of San Francisco, Lima
6 min walk • The Monastery of San Francisco is a historic and architectural treasure nestled in the heart of Lima, Peru. This colonial-era church and convent, dating back to the late 16th century, is renowned for its stunning baroque style and intricate catacombs that lie beneath...
~1900 ftS
Government building in a historic palace
Palacio de Torre Tagle, Lima
10 min walk • The Palacio de Torre Tagle is a building built during the colonial era of Peru that currently serves as the main headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru.
~980 ftW
Museum, Hispanic colonial architecture, History museum
Casa de Osambela, Lima
5 min walk • The Casa de Osambela is a building built during the colonial era of Peru. It stands on the old Novitiate of the Dominican fathers, destroyed by the earthquake of 1746, and part of the garden, facing the Calle de la Veracruz in the historic center of the city of Lima.
~1020 ftS
Museum, Palace, Architecture
Archbishop's Palace of Lima, Lima
5 min walk • The Archbishop's Palace of Lima, the capital of Peru, is the residence of the Archbishop of Lima, and the administrative headquarters of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lima. It is located on the Plaza Mayor of Lima, in the Historic Centre of Lima.
0.4 miSE
Square
Plaza Bolivar, Lima
10 min walk • The Plaza Bolivar is also known as the Plaza of Congress or Plaza of the Inquisition as it is surrounded by the Legislative Palace which is the seat of the Congress of Peru, and the site of the former Tribunal of the Inquisition.
~1820 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of San Agustín, Lima
9 min walk • The Basilica and Convent of San Agustín is located in the historic centre of Lima, in front of the square of the same name, and a few blocks from the Plaza Mayor of the capital. Its care is, since its foundation, run by the Augustinian friars, and belongs to the Province of Our Lady of Grace of Peru.
~610 ftSW
Museum
Casa de Correos y Telegrafos, Lima
3 min walk • The Casa de Correos y Telegrafos is the central post office of the city of Lima, Peru. The building is located in the Historic center of Lima near the Plaza Mayor. The building was constructed in 1897 in a French architectural style. Additionally, the building houses the National Postal and Philatelic Museum.

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Which popular attractions are close to Puente de Piedra?

Nearby attractions include Casa Aliaga, Lima (2 min walk), Casa de Correos y Telegrafos, Lima (3 min walk), Alameda Chabuca Granda, Lima (4 min walk), Museo Convento de Santo Domingo, Lima (4 min walk).

How to get to Puente de Piedra by public transport?

The nearest stations to Puente de Piedra:

Train

Los Desamparados (3 min walk)

Bus

Z-Buss (8 min walk)
Ancash • Lines: 404, 405, 409 (9 min walk)

Metro

Estación Miguel Grau • Lines: L1 (35 min walk)