Santo Domingo Things to Do Tips by Travelchili

This cathedral, constructed from 1514 to 1546, is the first in the New World, and thus, is also one of the most important monument in Santo Domingo. Its complete translated name is the Holy Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of our Lady Holy Mary of the Incarnation. Its mostly late-Gothic architecture also includes Romanesque characteristics. The main façade was built out of coral rock. The chapels were built later than the main temple, and until 1992 one chapel housed the remains of Christopher Columbus, which are now in the Columbus Lighthouse. In order to get in, you must be appropriately dressed.

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Address: Calle Arzobispo Meriño esquina Arzobispo Nouel

On the photo you can see the ancient Cathedral of Santo Domingo in which the Great Admiral is burried. There is also a monument of Columbus who is pointing northward and a native Taino is climbing up to reach him. In this pose the Discoverer points the way to new discoveries and symbolizes the era in which Santo Domingo, the historic name of this island, was the capital of the Spanish Empire.

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The Palacio Consistorial or the Town Hall. It is a beautiful building and perfectly matches the feel of the Colonial District.

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This is one of the entrances to the Colonial District. It is also called Zona Colonial, Ciudad Colonial and Colonial City and I found it is amazing how well-preserved it is.

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