Casa Vives, Ponce

Name: Casa Vives
Address: Ponce, Puerto Rico

#48 among attractions in Ponce

Museum, History museum

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Casa Vives is a historic building located in the Ponce Historic Zone in Ponce, Puerto Rico, across from the Plaza de Mercado de Ponce. The home was designed by Juan Bertoli Calderoni for Carlos Vives, a prominent local merchant and owner of Hacienda Buena Vista, and built by Carlos Milan. The home was built in 1860, in the neoclassical style, making it one of the first brick and mortar homes built in the city. It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on 13 February 2013. Architecturally, Casa Vives retains all seven aspects of integrity: location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association. ()

Built: 1860 (164 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 18°0'51"N, 66°36'49"W

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Casa Vives – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parque de Bombas, Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Plaza Las Delicias, Museo de la Historia de Ponce.

~800 ftS
Landmark 1882 firehouse and museum
Parque de Bombas, Ponce
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~860 ftS
Historic cathedral built in 1835
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Ponce
5 min walk • The Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe stands as a beacon of faith and history in the heart of Ponce, Puerto Rico. This church, an architectural gem and spiritual haven, serves as a pivotal landmark for both the city's residents and visitors from around the world.
~930 ftS
Park
Plaza Las Delicias, Ponce
5 min walk • Plaza Las Delicias is the cultural and social heart of Ponce, Puerto Rico, exuding a charm that reflects the city's rich history and vibrant community. This central park is not just a haven for relaxation and leisure; it also serves as a hub for Ponce's artistic...
~810 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Museo de la Historia de Ponce, Ponce
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ponce, Puerto Rico, the Museo de la Historia de Ponce stands as a testament to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of this vibrant city. The museum, a beacon of knowledge and heritage, offers visitors an in-depth look into the past...
~520 ftE
History museum, Museum, Library
Fundación Biblioteca Rafael Hernández Colón, Ponce
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ponce, Puerto Rico, the Fundación Biblioteca Rafael Hernández Colón stands as a beacon of knowledge and cultural heritage. This distinguished library, named after the former Governor of Puerto Rico, Rafael Hernández Colón, serves as a vital...
~940 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatro La Perla, Ponce
5 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Teatro La Perla stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistic fervor of the region. This historic theatre, with its grand façade and opulent interior, has been a centerpiece of Ponce's cultural life...
~980 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Art Nouveau architecture
Residencia Armstrong-Poventud, Ponce
5 min walk • In the heart of the vibrant city of Ponce, Puerto Rico, stands the Residencia Armstrong-Poventud, a magnificent example of the island's architectural heritage and cultural richness. This historical building is a beacon of the city's past, now serving as an educational...
~350 ftNW
Park
Mercado de las Carnes, Ponce
2 min walk • Mercado de las Carnes, also known as La Plaza de los Perros, but formally, Plaza Juan Ponce de León, was the first building in Puerto Rico to mix social and architectural elements via the pedestrian mall concept. The historic Art Deco architecture structure is located in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and dates from 1926.
~890 ftS
Park
Plaza del Mercado de Ponce, Ponce
5 min walk • Plaza del Mercado de Ponce or, formally, Plaza del Mercado Isabel Segunda, is a historic marketplace building in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It was inaugurated in 1863 by Ponce Mayor Don Luis de Quixano.
~1020 ftS
Memorial
Monumento a los heroes de El Polvorín, Ponce
5 min walk • The Monumento a los héroes de El Polvorín is a monument at Plaza Las Delicias in Ponce, Puerto Rico, dedicated to the seven fire fighters and one civilian that subdued the flames of the "El Polvorin" fire on the night of 25 January 1899.
~830 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Centro Cultural de Ponce Carmen Solá de Pereira, Ponce
4 min walk • Centro Cultural Carmen Solá de Pereira de Ponce is the cultural center of the city of Ponce, and is located at 70 Cristina street in the Ponce Historic Zone, in Barrio Tercero, Ponce, Puerto Rico.

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Nearby attractions include Mercado de las Carnes, Ponce (2 min walk), Paseo Atocha, Ponce (2 min walk), Quinto, Ponce (3 min walk), Fundación Biblioteca Rafael Hernández Colón, Ponce (3 min walk).