Santo Domingo – The capital of Dominican Republic.

Santo Domingo, officially “Santo Domingo de Guzman” is the capital and largest city in the Dominican Republic, and the most populous city in the Caribbean region. Founded in 1496, Santo Domingo is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas and was the first seat of the Spanish colonial rule in the New World. It is also the site of the first university, cathedral, castle, monastery, and fortress in the New World. Santo Domingo is the cultural, financial, political, commercial and industrial center of the Dominican Republic. Many of Santo Domingo’s notable landmarks are located within what is known as the Zona Colonial district of the city, a World Heritage Site.

Here are some of the top places to visit in Santo Domingo.

1. Parque Colón (Columbus Park)
2. Catedral Primada de América (First Cathedral in the Americas)
3. Museo de las Casas Reales (Museum of the Royal Houses)
4. Panteón Nacional (National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic)
5. Plaza España
6. Chu Chu Colonial Sightseeing Trolley
7. Monasterio de San Francisco
8. Choco Museum Santo Domingo
9. Calle El Conde
10. Parque Independencia

Things to do in Santo Domingo.

1. Wander Around the Zona Colonial
2. Visit the New World’s First Cathedral
3. Escape the City for Boca Chica
4. Hit the Columbus Lighthouse
5. Walk Over History on Calle de Las Damas
6. Cruise the Malecón
7. Go Back in Time at the Fortaleza Ozama
8. Bite into La Bandera
9. Check Out the Quinta Dominica Gallery
10. Visit the Choco Museum Santo Domingo

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I'm a fellow at the Travel Center in London, which is a leading European travel company established in 1987 by Moresand Ltd. I have been writing contents based on holidays and tours for the last five years at Travel Center. My passion is to help people who love travelling and are looking for the ideal travel tips on destinations all around the world. Like a lot of people, I hoped travel would solve everything. I set off - convinced my trip would be all about incredible, life-changing moments; ones full of sunsets and rainbows and meaningful experiences. Instead, I stumbled headfirst into a disaster.