Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo

Name: Ciudad Colonial
Address: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

#22 among attractions in Santo Domingo

City, Unesco

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Ciudad Colonial 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. It is also known as Zona Colonial or more colloquially as "La Zona". ()

Alternative names: Unesco: from 1990Area: 0.41 mi²Coordinates: 18°28'60"N, 69°55'0"W

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Ciudad Colonial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estadio Quisqueya, Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium, National Palace, Novo Centro.

0.7 miNW
Sport complex, Baseball, Baseball field
Estadio Quisqueya, Santo Domingo
19 min walk • The Estadio Quisqueya is a celebrated sports venue nestled in the heart of Santo Domingo, the vibrant capital city of the Dominican Republic. This iconic stadium is primarily known for its rich history in baseball, the nation's most beloved sport.
0.4 miS
Sport venue, Sport
Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium, Santo Domingo
11 min walk • The Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium is a hallmark of athletic excellence in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Named after the celebrated Dominican track and field athlete Félix Sánchez, this modern sport venue stands as a testament to the nation's dedication...
1.4 miSE
Palace
National Palace, Santo Domingo
36 min walk • The National Palace, a beacon of architectural finesse and political significance, stands proudly in the heart of Santo Domingo, the capital city of the Dominican Republic. This stately edifice serves as the presidential office and the seat of the country's executive...
1.2 miSW
18°28'24"N • 69°55'52"W
Novo Centro, Santo Domingo
30 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.2 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple, Santo Domingo
30 min walk • The Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple is the 99th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was the first temple to be built in the church's Caribbean area. Santo Domingo is the Dominican Republic's capital city.
0.9 miSW
18°28'33"N • 69°55'38"W
Silver Sun Gallery, Santo Domingo
22 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.9 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Eduardo Brito National Theater, Santo Domingo
24 min walk • Eduardo Brito National Theater is part of the Plaza de la Cultura complex, located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The theatre opened on August 16, 1973 and is the centerpiece of the complex.
0.6 miW
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Museo Bellapart, Santo Domingo
15 min walk • The Museo Bellapart is a private art museum in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Its collection includes artwork from the mid-19th century to the 1960s.
1.1 miW
Neighbourhood
Central Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo
30 min walk • Central Santo Domingo or better known as Polígono Central is a term used to group several neighborhoods located in central Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic defined as the area delineated by John F Kennedy Avenue on the north, on the west by Winston Churchill...
0.9 miSE
18°28'18"N • 69°54'35"W
Modern Art Museum, Santo Domingo
24 min walk • Museum, Art museum
1 miSE
Library
Pedro Henríquez Ureña National Library, Santo Domingo
27 min walk • The Biblioteca Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña is the national library of the Dominican Republic. It is the legal deposit and copyright library for the Dominican Republic. It was inaugurated on February 28, 1971.