Museo de la Arquitectura Ponceña, Ponce

Name: Museo de la Arquitectura Ponceña
Address: Ponce, Puerto Rico

#85 among attractions in Ponce

Museum, History museum, Art Nouveau architecture

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The Museo de la Arquitectura Ponceña is an architecture museum housed at the Casa Wiechers-Villaronga, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It is preserves the history of the architectural styles of Ponce and Puerto Rico. The Casa Wiechers-Villaronga was acquired and restored by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture. The museum is located in the Ponce Historic Zone. The historic house was designed and built in 1912 by Alfredo B. Wiechers. The house that is home to this architecture museum is itself an example of the architectural history of the city. The museum is housed at the historic Casa Wiechers-Villaronga. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1996 (28 years ago)Architectural style: Art NouveauCoordinates: 18°0'44"N, 66°36'57"W

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Museo de la Arquitectura Ponceña – 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Museo de la Arquitectura Ponceña?

Nearby attractions include Residencia Subirá, Ponce (1 min walk), Casa Wiechers-Villaronga, Ponce (1 min walk), Residencia Armstrong-Poventud, Ponce (2 min walk), Plaza Degetau, Ponce (3 min walk).