Santo Domingo is the booming capital of the Dominican Republic, with beautiful Surruoundings, and
is well known for itās fine dining, great shopping, big nightlife and the āCiudad Colonial"
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āSanto Domingoā
āCapital of the Dominican Republicā
Santo Domingo is the capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic and the largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean by population0f 4 million. Founded by the Spanish in 1496, on the east bank of the Ozama River and then moved by NicolƔs de Ovando in 1502 to the west bank of the river, the city is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas, and was the first seat of the Spanish colonial rule in the New World, the Captaincy General of Santo Domingo.
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Santo Domingo āCiudad Colonialā (Spanish for "Colonial City")
Ciudad Colonial (Spanish for "Colonial City") is the historic central neighborhood of Santo Domingo and the oldest permanent European settlement of the Americas.
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The first settlement of what is now Santo Domingo was established by Bartholomew Columbus near the end of the XV century. Ovando and his successor Diego Colón presided over the first constructions of the Colonial City, many of which still exist today!
The Ciudad Colonial is now the main tourist attraction of Santo Domingo.
The central public space of the district is Parque Colon, a square that borders the 16th-century Cathedral and has a late-19th-century bronze statue of Christopher Columbus in its center. East of Parque Colón, the cobblestone Calle Las Damas is the New World's oldest paved street, dating from 1502. The street is bordered by many of the zone's more prominent landmarks, including Fortaleza Ozama, the site of major events in Dominican history; Casa de Bastidas, which now houses a children's museum; the French Embassy, in a building said to have been the house of Hernán Cortés; the Casa de Ovando, said to be the former residence of Governor Nicolás de Ovando and now a luxury hotel call Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando; the National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic; and the Museo de las Casas Reales, in the former governors' palace and Audiencia building.
The Ciudad Colonial is now the main tourist attraction of Santo Domingo.
The central public space of the district is Parque Colon, a square that borders the 16th-century Cathedral and has a late-19th-century bronze statue of Christopher Columbus in its center. East of Parque Colón, the cobblestone Calle Las Damas is the New World's oldest paved street, dating from 1502. The street is bordered by many of the zone's more prominent landmarks, including Fortaleza Ozama, the site of major events in Dominican history; Casa de Bastidas, which now houses a children's museum; the French Embassy, in a building said to have been the house of Hernán Cortés; the Casa de Ovando, said to be the former residence of Governor Nicolás de Ovando and now a luxury hotel call Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando; the National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic; and the Museo de las Casas Reales, in the former governors' palace and Audiencia building.
Santo Domingo āGreat Shoppingā
Santo Domingo boasts the most comprehensive shopping scene in all of the Dominican Republic.
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Santo Domingo boasts the most comprehensive shopping scene in all of the Dominican Republic. Past the typical souvenir stores, the Colonial City is replete with uniquely stocked arts and crafts galleries, carrying Dominican art, textiles, and jewelry made from amber and larimar.
The city center offers modern shopping malls—Blue Mall and Ágora Mall are among the most popular—equal in size and setting to those found in Europe or North America, offering multiple brand designer apparel, technology stores, 3D movie theaters, food courts, and other services. Aside from malls, you will find specialty cigar shops such as La Leyenda del Cigarro, where you can watch a cigar roller at work, and Arturo Fuente, an upscale cigar lounge combining cocktails and bites. Other shopping hubs include general and gourmet supermarkets, household appliances stores, as well as Chinese discount stores and outdoor flea markets. Whatever you’re looking for, you will find it in Santo Domingo.
The city center offers modern shopping malls—Blue Mall and Ágora Mall are among the most popular—equal in size and setting to those found in Europe or North America, offering multiple brand designer apparel, technology stores, 3D movie theaters, food courts, and other services. Aside from malls, you will find specialty cigar shops such as La Leyenda del Cigarro, where you can watch a cigar roller at work, and Arturo Fuente, an upscale cigar lounge combining cocktails and bites. Other shopping hubs include general and gourmet supermarkets, household appliances stores, as well as Chinese discount stores and outdoor flea markets. Whatever you’re looking for, you will find it in Santo Domingo.
Santo Domingo āFine Diningā
One of the best ways to discover a destination is through its cuisine ā and in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, thereās no shortage of great places to eat. Whether youāre looking for authentic Dominican cuisine or innovative international fare.
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Santo Domingo is the largest city in the Caribbean due to its population and there are many fantastic things you can do when visiting it.
One of the best ways to discover a destination is through its cuisine – and in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, there’s no shortage of great places to eat.
Whether you’re looking for authentic Dominican cuisine or innovative international fare, take some time to discover where to eat in Santo Domingo during your stay at El Embajador, A Royal Hideaway Hotel or Barceló Santo Domingo. Santo Domingo restaurants offer menus that are packed fantastic flavors, from fine dining to street food. Wherever you end up eating, your Dominican food adventures will be más delicioso.
One of the best ways to discover a destination is through its cuisine – and in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, there’s no shortage of great places to eat.
Whether you’re looking for authentic Dominican cuisine or innovative international fare, take some time to discover where to eat in Santo Domingo during your stay at El Embajador, A Royal Hideaway Hotel or Barceló Santo Domingo. Santo Domingo restaurants offer menus that are packed fantastic flavors, from fine dining to street food. Wherever you end up eating, your Dominican food adventures will be más delicioso.
Santo Domingo āBig Nightlifeā
At night, Santo Domingo comes alive with its solid concentration of casual bars along its multiple narrow, romantic streets, as well as dance spots.
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At night, the Colonial City comes alive with its solid concentration of casual bars along its multiple narrow, romantic streets, as well as dance spots. Along the length of Calle Hostos and Calle Isabela La Católica are a string of popular watering holes, offering happy hours as well as live music and dancing. Lounges and tapas bars line parts of Arzobispo Meriño and Arzobispo Nouel streets. Nearby on Plaza de España, on the steps beside the illuminated Alcázar de Colón palace, a free folkloric dance show takes place every Friday and Saturday evening (8pm-10pm), courtesy of the talented National Folkloric Ballet of the Ministry of Tourism. On Sundays, catch the electric Grupo Bonyé performing live salsa, son, and merengue on the ruins of San Francisco, with a free outdoor concert from 6pm-10pm. Over on Calle Sánchez and Calle Mercedes, lounges and dance clubs get going after midnight. Nobody knows how to party quite like the residents of the Caribbean. A city for young and elderly people, every evening hundreds of executives congregate for drinks at the many bars and cafes in the city, many located at the Avenida Abraham Lincoln, Gustavo Mejia Ricart and Roberto Pastoriza or on the Malecon. Dancing merengue, salsa, bachata and even rock until the early morning in discos and night clubs.
Santo Domingo is in the āDominican Republicā
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