National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo

Name: National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic
Address: Calle Las Damas, Santo Domingo, 10210, Dominican Republic

#17 among attractions in Santo Domingo

Memorial, Museum, Historical place

National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic

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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. Today, the structure stands as a national symbol of the Dominican Republic and serves as the final resting place of the Republic's most honored citizens. ()

Local name: Panteón de la Patria Built: 1714 (310 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 18°28'30"N, 69°52'59"W

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Calle Las DamasZona ColonialSanto Domingo 10210 Dominican Republic

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National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic – 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.

~850 ftN
, Museum, History museum
Alcázar de Colón, Santo Domingo
5 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 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...
~810 ftS
Hispanic colonial architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Basilica Cathedral of Santa María la Menor, Santo Domingo
4 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...
~1070 ftSE
Riverside castle dating to 16th century
Fortaleza Ozama, Santo Domingo
6 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.
~660 ftSW
Park, Historical place
Parque Colon, Santo Domingo
4 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...
1 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...
~1970 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Memorial Museum of Dominican Resistance, Santo Domingo
10 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
16 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...
~260 ftN
Museum, History museum
Museo de las Casas Reales, Santo Domingo
2 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
17 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.
0.7 miW
Museum, Art museum
Centro Abreu, Santo Domingo
19 min walk • Centro Abreu, formally named Ozamarte Centro de Arte Contemporáneo, is a cultural center in Santo Domingo founded by painter Oscar Abreu.

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Which popular attractions are close to National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic?

Nearby attractions include Museo de las Casas Reales, Santo Domingo (2 min walk), Parque Colon, Santo Domingo (4 min walk), Basilica Cathedral of Santa María la Menor, Santo Domingo (4 min walk), Alcázar de Colón, Santo Domingo (5 min walk).

How to get to National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic:

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Higüey Bus Station (14 min walk)
Expreso Haina (14 min walk)