Santo Domingo Attractions
Cathedral in old city, Santa Domingo
Cathedral of Santa Maria
Inside the Colonial City stands the oldest cathedral in the
western hemisphere, built in 1523 and still in use. Its mix of late
Gothic and Renaissance elements provide a beautiful example of
Spanish Renaissance architecture, with its golden coral facade and
Gothic interior. Its walls have seen a great deal of history,
including the coming of Sir Francis Drake who captured Santo
Domingo in 1586 and held the town for ransom. He made the cathedral
his headquarters.
