Reales Atarazanas, Santo Domingo

Name: Reales Atarazanas
Address: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

#16 among attractions in Santo Domingo

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The Reales Atarazanas is a waterside building that housed the shipyards, warehouses, customs house and tax offices of the old port of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It was the property of the Spanish Crown. Begun in 1509, the Atarazanas is the oldest building of its type still standing in America, and one of a handful remaining in the Spanish world, amongst which are the Atarazanas Reales de Barcelona, in Barcelona, the Atarazanas Reales de Sevilla, in Seville and the Atarazanas del Grao in Valencia. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 18°28'37"N, 69°53'1"W

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Zona ColonialSanto Domingo Dominican Republic

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Reales Atarazanas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~350 ftNE
, Museum, History museum
Alcázar de Colón, Santo Domingo
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Santo Domingo's historic district, the Alcázar de Colón is a museum that stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the Dominican Republic. This majestic palace, once the residence of Diego Colón, the son of...
1.1 miE
Lighthouse monument to famous explorer
Columbus Lighthouse, Santo Domingo
27 min walk • The Columbus Lighthouse, located in the city of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, stands as a monument of significant historical importance and a museum that attracts visitors from around the globe. This grandiose structure, inaugurated in 1992 to commemorate the...
~1460 ftS
Hispanic colonial architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Basilica Cathedral of Santa María la Menor, Santo Domingo
8 min walk • The Basilica Cathedral of Santa María la Menor, also known as the Primada de América, stands as a testament to historical grandeur in the heart of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Built in the early 16th century, this architectural marvel is not only the oldest...
~1780 ftS
Riverside castle dating to 16th century
Fortaleza Ozama, Santo Domingo
9 min walk • Fortaleza Ozama stands as a testament to the rich colonial history of Santo Domingo, the capital city of the Dominican Republic. This historical fortress, situated at the mouth of the Ozama River, has been guarding the city since the early 16th century.
~1280 ftS
Park, Historical place
Parque Colon, Santo Domingo
7 min walk • Parque Colón, located in the heart of the Zona Colonial in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is a historical and cultural hub that offers a glimpse into the rich heritage of the oldest European city in the Americas. This picturesque park, named after Christopher...
0.9 miW
Palace
National Palace, Santo Domingo
25 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...
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum
Memorial Museum of Dominican Resistance, Santo Domingo
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Santo Domingo, the Memorial Museum of Dominican Resistance serves as a solemn tribute to the heroes and martyrs who fought against tyranny and oppression in the Dominican Republic. This poignant museum is dedicated to preserving the memory of...
0.6 miSW
Gate structure and Dominican heritage site
Puerta del Conde, Santo Domingo
17 min walk • The Puerta del Conde is a historic gateway located in the colonial zone of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and serves as a poignant memorial to the country's struggle for independence. Erected in the 17th century as part of the city's fortification, this iconic...
~460 ftS
Museum, History museum
Museo de las Casas Reales, Santo Domingo
3 min walk • The Museo de las Casas Reales is one of the important cultural monuments built during the colonial era in Hispaniola, now the Dominican Republic. It is located in the Colonial district of Santo Domingo.
0.7 miSW
Museum, Memorial, Historical place
Altar de la Patria, Santo Domingo
18 min walk • 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.
~720 ftS
Memorial, Museum, Historical place
National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
4 min walk • The National Pantheon was built from 1714 to 1746 by the Spaniard Geronimo Quezada y Garçon and was originally a Jesuit church. The structure was constructed in the neoclassic-renaissance style.

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Which popular attractions are close to Reales Atarazanas?

Nearby attractions include Alcázar de Colón, Santo Domingo (2 min walk), Museo Casa Duarte, Santo Domingo (2 min walk), Museo de las Casas Reales, Santo Domingo (3 min walk), Museo Mundo de Ámbar, Santo Domingo (3 min walk).

How to get to Reales Atarazanas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Reales Atarazanas:

Bus

Bus to Sabana de la Mar (11 min walk)
Expreso Haina (11 min walk)

Metro

Ramón Cáceres • Lines: 2 (39 min walk)