Attractions
Cathedral of Santa Maria
Inside the Colonial City stands the oldest cathedral in the
western hemisphere, built in 1523 and still used to this day. Its
mix of late-Gothic and Renaissance elements provide a beautiful
example of Spanish Renaissance architecture, with its golden coral
facade and Gothic interior....
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The historic enclave of Santo Domingo, known as the Colonial
City, covers only one square mile (3 sq km), but inside the walls
are dozens of historical buildings and sites, including palaces,
forts, museums, and churches; parks, plazas, statues and monuments.
A walking tour...
see full detailsColumbus Lighthouse Monument
This mammoth structure was built on the eastern shore of the
Ozama River in the early 1990s, to commemorate both Santo Domingo's
status as the oldest European city in the Americas, and the 500th
anniversary of Columbus' arrival in the New World. The...
see full detailsNational Aquarium
About a mile east of the Columbus Lighthouse monument, is sited
one of the better aquariums in the Caribbean. The aquarium contains
a variety of marine life, from angelfish to sharks, but its star
resident is 'Tamaury', a manatee rescued as a baby...
see full detailsPlaza de la Cultura
The vast green square in the heart of Santo Domingo serves as
the city's cultural and artistic showcase, being fronted by a
cluster of four museums, as well as the National Theatre. The
museums are the Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of...
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The 'Three Eyes' park, on the east bank of the Ozama River, is a
surreal experience for visitors. The park is actually a series of
huge natural caves on different levels, containing fresh water
lagoons. One is a sulphuric lake rumoured to be...
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