Altar de la Patria, Santo Domingo

Name: Altar de la Patria
Address: Av. Independencia, Santo Domingo, 10210, Dominican Republic

#15 among attractions in Santo Domingo

Museum, Memorial, Historical place

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Altar de la Patria, or Altar of the Homeland, is a white marble mausoleum in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic that houses the remains of the founding fathers of the Dominican Republic: Juan Pablo Duarte, Francisco del Rosario Sánchez, and Ramón Matías Mella, collectively known as Los Trinitarios. Within the mausoleum there are statues of the founding fathers, carved by Italian sculptor Nicholas Arrighini; there is as well an "eternal flame" that is kept lit in memory of the patriots. The Altar is within the Baluatre del Conde and is the main attraction of the Parque Independencia. ()

Built: 1976 (48 years ago)Coordinates: 18°28'16"N, 69°53'33"W

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Av. IndependenciaGazcueSanto Domingo 10210 Dominican Republic

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Day trips

Altar de la Patria – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alcázar de Colón, Basilica Cathedral of Santa María la Menor, Fortaleza Ozama, Parque Colon.

0.8 miNE
, Museum, History museum
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~1670 ftE
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~330 ftE
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0.7 miNE
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1.2 miW
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~1720 ftN
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Altar de la Patria?

Nearby attractions include Puerta del Conde, Santo Domingo (2 min walk), Memorial Museum of Dominican Resistance, Santo Domingo (9 min walk), Centro Abreu, Santo Domingo (9 min walk), National Palace, Santo Domingo (11 min walk).

How to get to Altar de la Patria by public transport?

The nearest stations to Altar de la Patria:

Bus

Sichoem - La Romana (16 min walk)
Expreso Romana (17 min walk)

Metro

Coronel Rafael Tomás Fernández Domínguez • Lines: 2 (31 min walk)
Joaquín Balaguer • Lines: 1 (32 min walk)