Stone Bridge

The Bridge of Stone is a 17th-century bridge in , , that connects the districts of and , both part of the city's . Built by architect Juan del Corral as the city's only bridge until 1861, it connects the northern Jirón Trujillo with the southern Jirón de la Unión, the latter having once been the most important street in the city.
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  • Type: Bridge
  • Description: bridge in Peru
  • Also known as: “Puente de Piedra”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Plaza Mayor and Casa de Aliaga.

Square
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The , also known as the Plaza de Armas, is the main public square of the of the city of , . It dates back to the foundation of the city by Francisco Pizarro on January 18, 1535. is situated 310 metres south of Stone Bridge.

Museum
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The is a colonial-style building located in the historic centre of Lima, Peru. It was built on a huaca, dating back to May 1536, at the beginning of the founding of the city, and belonged to Conquistador Geronimo de Aliaga. is situated 140 metres southwest of Stone Bridge.

Museum
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The Archbishop's Palace of , the capital of , is the residence of the Archbishop of Lima, and the administrative headquarters of the Archdiocese of Lima. It is located at the , in the . is situated 320 metres south of Stone Bridge.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Central Lima and Lima.

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Central , comprises the districts of Lima, Breña, Jesús María, Lince, La Victoria, San Luis, El Agustino and Rímac.

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is the capital of and its largest city. Founded in 1535 by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, the modern city is a curious mix of the modern mega city with some 'islands of modernity', large but orderly slum areas and colonial architecture in downtown.

Quarter
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is a in . It is the southernmost area of the district. It limits to the north, with the historic centre of Lima; to the east, with ; to the south, with ; and to the west, with . is situated 3 km south of Stone Bridge.

Stone Bridge

Latitude
-12.04327° or 12° 2′ 36″ south
Longitude
-77.0297° or 77° 1′ 47″ west
Open location code
57V4XX4C+M4
Open­Street­Map ID
way 304547411
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­bridge
Wiki­data ID
Q7258515
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Swedish—“Stone Bridge” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Puente de Piedra”
  • Spanish: “Puente de Piedra”
  • Spanish: “Puente Trujillo”
  • Swedish: “Puente de Piedra (bro), Lima”
  • Swedish: “Puente de Piedra, Lima”

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