What to do and see in Santo Domingo Province, Santo Domingo Province: The Best Historic Sites

March 14, 2022 Myesha Cogley

Discover the best top things to do in Santo Domingo Province, Dominican Republic including House of Gargoyles, Palacio de Bellas Artes, Palacio de Borgella, Monumento Heroes del 30 de Mayo, Tower of Homage, Alcazar de Colon, Convento de los Dominicos, Parque Colon, Ruinas de Engombe, La Casa de Los Jesuitas.
Restaurants in Santo Domingo Province

1. House of Gargoyles

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic

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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Once the home of Jesuit monks and now the home of the Institute of Hispanic Culture, this sixteenth-century building has a facade covered with gargoyles.

2. Palacio de Bellas Artes

Ave. Maximo Gomez, Santo Domingo 10204 Dominican Republic +1 809-687-0504

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5.0 based on 14 reviews

3. Palacio de Borgella

Calle Isabela La Catolica No.103, Santo Domingo Dominican Republic

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5.0 based on 2 reviews

4. Monumento Heroes del 30 de Mayo

Miramar Autopista 30 de Mayo, Santo Domingo Dominican Republic http://enciclopediadominicana.org

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

5. Tower of Homage

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic

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4.5 based on 11 reviews

This imposing structure has been in use since the early 16th century and was used by Generalísimo Trujillo to imprison and torture his enemies in the 1950s.

6. Alcazar de Colon

Calle La Atarazana 2 Plaza de Espana, Santo Domingo 10212 Dominican Republic

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4.5 based on 1,688 reviews

Built by Christopher Columbus's son between 1510 and 1514, this restored building was one of the first structures built in the oldest remaining European city in the Americas.

Reviewed By BennyC_12 - Sanford, United States

Excellent piece of preserved real estate! Located in the Zona Colonial, this should be on your must see list.

7. Convento de los Dominicos

Calle Hostos, Santo Domingo 10210 Dominican Republic +1 809-687-4722 http://www.conventodominico.org

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4.5 based on 82 reviews

This convent is the site of the first university constructed in the Americas in 1538.

Reviewed By malejandrohp - Dominican Republic, Caribbean

This church is just fascinating.. goes from symbolism, architecture and history. It offers you self guided tour which is great, you can take your time and its very cheap. Eveything in there has its place on what the religion actually is... :) enjoy

8. Parque Colon

Calle Isabel La Catolica Centro Histórico, Santo Domingo 10210 Dominican Republic

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4.5 based on 915 reviews

One of Santo Domingo's main gathering places, this plaza has a bronze statue of Columbus at its center.

Reviewed By worldmaps - New York City, United States

Perfect to sit down and people-watch. Lots of activities at the park - performers, music, food, and a beautiful church.

9. Ruinas de Engombe

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic

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4.5 based on 7 reviews

10. La Casa de Los Jesuitas

Calle Las Damas, Santo Domingo 10210 Dominican Republic

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4.5 based on 3 reviews

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What to do and see in Santo Domingo Province, Santo Domingo Province: The Best Historic Sites

1. House of Gargoyles

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2. Palacio de Bellas Artes

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3. Palacio de Borgella

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4. Monumento Heroes del 30 de Mayo

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5. Tower of Homage

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6. Alcazar de Colon

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Reviewed By BennyC_12 - Sanford, United States

7. Convento de los Dominicos

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Reviewed By malejandrohp - Dominican Republic, Caribbean

8. Parque Colon

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Reviewed By worldmaps - New York City, United States

9. Ruinas de Engombe

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10. La Casa de Los Jesuitas

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