Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo

Name: Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo
Address: Ciudad Universitaria, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

#40 among attractions in Santo Domingo

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Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo

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The Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo is the public university system in the Dominican Republic with its flagship campus in the Ciudad Universitaria neighborhood of Santo Domingo and with regional campuses in many cities of the Republic. It was founded by Jose Gabriel Garcia and Emiliano Tejera in 1866 as the Professional Institute, replacing the former Universidad Santo Tomás de Aquino, one of the first universities of the Western Hemisphere, which was founded unofficially by a Papal bull in 1538, officially by royal decree in 1558, and closed in 1822. It was later renamed University of Santo Domingo in 1914. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1866 (158 years ago)Coordinates: 18°27'41"N, 69°55'2"W

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Ciudad UniversitariaSanto Domingo Dominican Republic

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Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium, Centro Israelita de República Dominicana, Novo Centro, Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple.

1.1 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium, Santo Domingo
29 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...
0.9 miW
Synagogue
Centro Israelita de República Dominicana, Santo Domingo
23 min walk • The Centro Israelita de República Dominicana is the main synagogue of the Jewish community in the Dominican Republic.
1.2 miNW
18°28'24"N • 69°55'52"W
Novo Centro, Santo Domingo
32 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1900 ftN
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple, Santo Domingo
10 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.
1.2 miNW
18°28'33"N • 69°55'38"W
Silver Sun Gallery, Santo Domingo
31 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.8 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Eduardo Brito National Theater, Santo Domingo
20 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.
1.5 miNW
Neighbourhood
Central Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo
39 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 miE
Church
Episcopal Cathedral of the Epiphany-Union Church of Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo
25 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.
0.9 miNE
18°28'18"N • 69°54'35"W
Modern Art Museum, Santo Domingo
22 min walk • Museum, Art museum
0.9 miNE
Library
Pedro Henríquez Ureña National Library, Santo Domingo
23 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.
0.5 miSE
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Malecon Center, Santo Domingo
14 min walk • The Malecon Center is a complex of skyscrapers in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The complex was built in 2003. The complex is divided into four towers: Malecon 1, Malecon 2, Malecon 3 and Hilton Santo Domingo.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo?

Nearby attractions include Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple, Santo Domingo (10 min walk), Malecon Center, Santo Domingo (14 min walk), Eduardo Brito National Theater, Santo Domingo (20 min walk), PUCMM Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo (22 min walk).

How to get to Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo:

Metro

Amín Abel Hasbún • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Joaquín Balaguer • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)

Bus

Estación metro amin abel (5 min walk)
Amin abel metro (5 min walk)