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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Photo Tour by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Photo Tour by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Santo Domingo is literally the first city of the New World. In 1492, Christopher Columbus landed here. It was the first of his many discoveries in the Americas. The Dominican Republic (called Hispaniola by Columbus) is the oldest country of the Americas.
Santo Domingo is the site of the first catholic cathedral, the first university and the first hospital in the Americas.
The historic section of Santo Domingo is called The Colonial City. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In addition to the cathedral, university and hospital, visitors can also explore Columbus’ home Alcazar de Colon and the Ozama Fort.
Cobblestone streets that Spanish conquistadors once walked lead you past many historic sites and even to an original city gate which offers a fantastic photo opportunity.
The Columbus Lighthouse is an impressive structure both inside and out. It contains multiple rooms highlighting the history of Santo Domingo. The tomb of Christopher Columbus resides impressively in the center of the lighthouse.
Because the Pope once spoke here, the “Popemobile” papal vehicle is displayed near the entrance.
For those who enjoy shopping as part of their vacation adventures, Santo Domingo offers stunning amber and larimar jewelry. Larimar is a blue pectolite that is only found in the Dominican Republic. Amber is a hardened tree sap that often contains the remains of insects, leaves or lizards entombed within it thousands of years ago. The Amber Museum not only sells amber jewelry but offers a second floor tour offering an in-depth look at amber.
Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic has spectacular historical significance, uniquely beautiful larimar and amber jewelry, beaches that draw surfers from around the world, and easy air and cruise accessibility.
Santo Domingo is literally the first city of the New World. In 1492, Christopher Columbus landed here. It was the first of his many discoveries in the Americas. The Dominican Republic (called Hispaniola by Columbus) is the oldest country of the Americas.
Santo Domingo is the site of the first catholic cathedral, the first university and the first hospital in the Americas.
The historic section of Santo Domingo is called The Colonial City. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In addition to the cathedral, university and hospital, visitors can also explore Columbus’ home Alcazar de Colon and the Ozama Fort.
Cobblestone streets that Spanish conquistadors once walked lead you past many historic sites and even to an original city gate which offers a fantastic photo opportunity.
The Columbus Lighthouse is an impressive structure both inside and out. It contains multiple rooms highlighting the history of Santo Domingo. The tomb of Christopher Columbus resides impressively in the center of the lighthouse.
Because the Pope once spoke here, the “Popemobile” papal vehicle is displayed near the entrance.
For those who enjoy shopping as part of their vacation adventures, Santo Domingo offers stunning amber and larimar jewelry. Larimar is a blue pectolite that is only found in the Dominican Republic. Amber is a hardened tree sap that often contains the remains of insects, leaves or lizards entombed within it thousands of years ago. The Amber Museum not only sells amber jewelry but offers a second floor tour offering an in-depth look at amber.
Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic has spectacular historical significance, uniquely beautiful larimar and amber jewelry, beaches that draw surfers from around the world, and easy air and cruise accessibility.
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Article and photos by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Copyright 2019 Sunny Harbor Publishing Sunny Harbor Publishing, PO Box 560318, Rockledge, FL 32956 Phone: 321-252-9874 Email: [email protected] Website: www.SunnyHarborPublishing.org |
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