Puente de los Suspiros, Lima

Built in the late 1800s, this Bridge of Sighs is a landmark in the Barranco district, so called for the lovers who steal away here. It crosses over the winding waters that run down to the beach, joining the streets of Ayacucho and La Ermita on either side of the high riverbanks. The area has quality eateries and food vendors gather here to sell typical local food at affordable prices. Initially the structure stood 44 meters long by three meters wide and eight and one half meters high, but was reduced to ease car traffic flow.