Monumento a los heroes de El Polvorín, Ponce

Name: Monumento a los heroes de El Polvorín
Address: Ponce, Puerto Rico

#49 among attractions in Ponce

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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. ()

Opened: 25 January 1948 (76 years ago)Completed: 1948 (76 years ago)Coordinates: 18°0'41"N, 66°36'49"W

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Monumento a los heroes de El Polvorín – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parque de Bombas, Antiguo Casino de Ponce, Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Casa Alcaldía.

~220 ftN
Landmark 1882 firehouse and museum
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~410 ftS
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Antiguo Casino de Ponce, Ponce
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~210 ftNW
Historic cathedral built in 1835
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Ponce
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~190 ftS
Hispanic colonial architecture, City hall
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~290 ftNW
Park
Plaza Las Delicias, Ponce
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~910 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Museo de la Historia de Ponce, Ponce
5 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...
~730 ftS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Museo de la Masacre de Ponce, Ponce
4 min walk • The Museo de la Masacre de Ponce stands as a somber reminder of a tragic event in Puerto Rico's history. Located in the city of Ponce, this museum is dedicated to preserving the memory of the Ponce Massacre, which occurred on March 21, 1937.
~680 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatro La Perla, Ponce
4 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...
~410 ftW
Museum, History museum, Art Nouveau architecture
Residencia Armstrong-Poventud, Ponce
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~180 ftNW
Park
Plaza del Mercado de Ponce, Ponce
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~890 ftW
Church
Primera Iglesia Metodista Unida de Ponce, Ponce
5 min walk • The Primera Iglesia Metodista Unida de Ponce was the first structure erected in Puerto Rico by the celebrated architect Antonin Nechodoma. Constructed in 1907, the building houses a Methodist congregation and is located on Villa street in Ponce, Puerto Rico, in the city's historic district. The structure was listed on the U.S.

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Which popular attractions are close to Monumento a los heroes de El Polvorín?

Nearby attractions include Juan Morel Campos Statue, Ponce (1 min walk), Domingo Cruz, Ponce (1 min walk), Banco Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño Building, Ponce (1 min walk), Ponce Historic Zone, Ponce (1 min walk).