St. Rose Bridge Puente Santa Rosa | |
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Coordinates | 12°02′29″S 77°02′02″W / 12.04125°S 77.034°W |
Crosses | Rímac river |
Begins | Tacna Avenue |
Ends | Jirón Virú[1] |
Other name(s) | Tacna Bridge |
Named for | Rose of Lima |
History | |
Architect | Ernesto Aramburú |
Inaugurated | 30 August 1960 |
Location | |
St. Rose Bridge (Spanish: Puente Santa Rosa) is one of the main bridges located in the historic centre of Lima, Peru. It connects Lima with Rímac District and follows the path of Tacna Avenue. It is named after the Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima, located next to its southern entrance.