Ciudad Colonial (Spanish for "Colonial City") is the historic central neighborhood of the Dominican Republic's capital Santo Domingo. It is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the Americas. The area has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. [1]

May 23, 2023 · The Zona Colonial is located in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. The colonial district is protected by water from two sides, the Ozama River to the east and the Caribbean Sea to the west.

Apr 25, 2017 · Santo Domingo became the first site where the first university, cathedral, monastery, castle, and fortress were constructed in the first world. Today, the old city of Santo Domingo serves as the cultural, commercial, industrial, political, and financial center of the Dominican Republic.

Mar 8, 2024 · Laced with cobblestone pathways, colonial architecture, and a vibrant local culture, the Colonial Zone is an open-air museum, inviting all who tread its storied surfaces to immerse themselves in a compelling ensemble of the past and present.

Ciudad Colonial, Spanish for “Colonial City”, also known as Zona Colonial, is the oldest part of the historic neighbourhood of Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. It extends from the north of George Washington avenue to the east of Palo Hincado street and from there it reaches the corner of Mella avenue, and from the south ...

Stroll around the first European Colonial district in the New World and admire its historical buildings. Founded by Bartolomé Columbus in 1496, the city of Santo Domingo was almost completely built during the 16th century.

Santo Domingo (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsanto ðoˈmiŋɡo] meaning "Saint Dominic" but verbatim "Holy Sunday"), once known as Santo Domingo de Guzmán, known as Ciudad Trujillo between 1936 and 1961, is the capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic and the largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean by population. [7] As of 2022, the city and immediate surrounding area (the Distrito ...

The Colonial Zone is one of the most important tourist destinations in Santo Domingo and among the most visited in the Dominican Republic, it is just the place where the history of the New World began. Its first location was on the eastern side of the mouth of the Ozama River.

The city is home to the historic Zona Colonial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where cobblestone streets and centuries-old landmarks tell the story of the New World’s beginnings. From its rich history to its modern energy, Santo Domingo offers a …

2 days ago · Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo:Historic Landmarks1. _First Cathedral in the Americas_: A stunning Gothic-style cathedral built in 1514.2. _Alcázar de Colón_: A...