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Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic and was settled by Spain as the first New World colony. It contains the Western Hemisphere's first cathedral, first monastery, first hospital, first university, and its first court of law. In declaring the city a world heritage site, UNESCO recognized Santo Domingo as the cradle of European civilization in the New World.
The city’s streets are narrow and cobblestone, defying any grid pattern and winding between centuries-old building facades. Santo Domingo’s colonial past contrasts nicely with more modern theaters, restaurants, and museums. City treasures and historical sites are located both within and outside of the "Zona Colonial," a 12-block section of small plazas and streets.
Wildlife and nature intersect with this city on the Caribbean. One popular park, Los Tres Ojos, has three serene lagoons submerged in a deep cave and surrounded by tall stalagmites and lush vegetation.
Santo Domingo also hosts numerous carnivals and festivals throughout the year. Parades, floats, live music and dancing fill the streets as residents and tourists celebrate. Zona Colonial marks the point of disembarkation for arriving settlers following Columbus, who is memorialized in Parque Colón.
History sources: http://travel.yahoo.com, http://www.sdq.com/thecity/aboutsantodomingo.htm Dominican girls outside their home. Photo source: www.spanishabroad.com
Dominican girls outside their home.
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The first cathedral built in the "New World" from 1523-1541 under Archbishop Geraldini. It is known for its solid stone walls, and its three doors, two of which are gothic in contrast with the third.
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Michael Bloomberg
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Esmérito A. (Roberto) Salcedo
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Photo of Sugar Cane
Christopher Columbus introduced sugar cane to the Dominican Republic when he arrived in 1493. The first processed sugar was shipped from Santo Domingo to Spain in 1516.
