Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto, Santo Domingo

#43 among attractions in Santo Domingo

Sport venue, Sport

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The Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto is an 8,337-seat multi-purpose arena in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, built in 1974 for the XII Central American and Caribbean Games. It currently hosts local sporting events and concerts and held the basketball games during the 2003 Pan American Games. It is known as "La Media Naranja" for its characteristic orange roof. The arena is also used in the Miss Dominican Republic Pageant. It also hosted games from the 2010 World Youth Women's Handball Championship. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1974 (50 years ago)Capacity: 8337Coordinates: 18°28'30"N, 69°55'7"W

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Centro Olímpico Juan Pablo DuarteSanto Domingo Dominican Republic

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Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estadio Quisqueya, Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium, Centro Israelita de República Dominicana, Novo Centro.

1.1 miNW
Sport complex, Baseball, Baseball field
Estadio Quisqueya, Santo Domingo
28 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.
~960 ftN
Sport venue, Sport
Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium, Santo Domingo
5 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...
1.3 miSW
Synagogue
Centro Israelita de República Dominicana, Santo Domingo
34 min walk • The Centro Israelita de República Dominicana is the main synagogue of the Jewish community in the Dominican Republic.
0.8 miW
18°28'24"N • 69°55'52"W
Novo Centro, Santo Domingo
21 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.6 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple, Santo Domingo
15 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.
0.6 miW
18°28'33"N • 69°55'38"W
Silver Sun Gallery, Santo Domingo
15 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.6 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Eduardo Brito National Theater, Santo Domingo
15 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 miN
City,
Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo
16 min walk • 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.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Museo Bellapart, Santo Domingo
17 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.
0.9 miW
Neighbourhood
Central Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo
24 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...
1.3 miSE
Church
Episcopal Cathedral of the Epiphany-Union Church of Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo
34 min walk • The Cathedral of the Epiphany-Union Church of Santo Domingo is a Protestant church located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It is both the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of the Dominican Republic and the home of an Interdenominational church.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto?

Nearby attractions include Eduardo Brito National Theater, Santo Domingo (15 min walk), Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple, Santo Domingo (15 min walk), Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo (16 min walk), Modern Art Museum, Santo Domingo (17 min walk).

How to get to Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto:

Metro

Profesor Juan Bosch • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)
Juan Ulises García Saleta • Lines: 2 (13 min walk)

Bus

Transporte Perla Masiel (18 min walk)
Transporte Cibao (19 min walk)