Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo
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The Colonial City of Santo Domingo has high symbolic value as an early colonial settlement in the New World: it was founded in 1498. It boasts the Western Hemisphere's first cathedral, its first monastery, its first hospital, its first university, and its first court of law.

The historic enclave of Santo Domingo, known as the Colonial City, covers three sq km. Inside the walls are dozens of historical buildings and sites, including palaces, forts, museums, and churches.

Year Decision Comments
1990 Inscribed Reasons for inscription
1990DeferredBetter Info required

Reviews

stewart ayu (canada):
The Colonial Area of Santo Domingo is small, pedestrian and worth a couple of hours and then lunch. It's somewhat lacklustre despite its historical significance. Havana is much more impressive.
Date posted: March 2009
Philip T.K. (Canada):
Santo Domingo is a beautiful place. I went there on a day trip from Puerto Plata. The cathedral is pretty breaktaking and it's considered to be the first cathedral in the new world. While in Santo Domingo, I also visited El Alcázar de Colón, which is an old restored house that belonged to Diego Columbus. I did not have time to visit the lighthouse where Christopher Columbus is buried however. Overall, Santo Domingo was well worth spending a day away from the beach.
 
Liz Adames (USA):
The Dominican Republic is a beautiful country. The people are humble and hard working. Santo Domingo is a great vacation destination. It's hotels cater to the tourist and the coast line has been improoved for romantic walks.
 


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