Here we have links to all the information contained in out Sights and History pages.

Home | You Are Here - Sights and History Index

Historical Writings: New Historical Documents pages

           A Voyage to North America, and the West Indies in 1817

           Notes of a Journey Through Canada, USA, and West Indies 1838

Facts - population, presidents and more

Dominican Republic Flag, Shield and National Symbols

Home | Calendar | Night Life/Dining | Sight Seeing | Pictures | Businesses | Artists | Food | Helps | History | Language | Music | Media | Pastimes | Products | Tradition/Legend | Links | About Us | Buy Mamajuana | News Blog | DR Gringa's Life Blog | Dominican Dog Blog

Dominicanismos & Language

Our complete exchange rate tool.

Plaza de la Cultura Juan Pablo Duarte/ The Cultural Center (The Teatro Nacional Eduardo Brito / National Theater, Museum of Modern Art, National Museum of History and Geography, Museum of the Dominican Man & Museum of Natural History)

Colonial Zone, Cuidad Colonial, Zona Colonial and once known as Cuidad Trujillo is the oldest inhabited city in Las Americas on the island of Hispaniola in the country of Dominican Republic / República Dominicana. It is a small town located in the capital, Santo Domingo de Guazmán. It was the original city of Santo Domingo before it grew into the large bustling city it is today. It is bordered by Río Ozama and the Caribbean Sea. There are many historical sites that were built during the time of exploration, exploitation, and colonization of the "New World." We have some of the oldest historical sites in Dominican Republic

Much of the original city is still able to be seen today. The cathedral, monastery, university and hospital are among many of the "firsts" that happened here. The 16th century buildings, homes and churches where one can see the old world Spanish architectural styles of the period. Many are still in excellent condition and are a wonder to behold.

Colonial Zone (and the surrounding sectors including San Miguel, San Lázaro, Atarazana, and Cuidad Nueva) is a wonderful mix of the past and present. The old and new intertwine to make a unique travelers experience. Live the history. Walk our streets. Visit our Museums and Historical sights. Dine in our restaurants. Meet our people. Dance to out music. You will make lasting memories. Something you may remember for a life time. Here in the land of firsts in "The Americas".

If you are lucky maybe you just might come across one of the mythical jars filled with gold or treasure hidden in the walls of the houses of this Colonial settlement. Could this old legend be true? Many people living in the old city still believe. 

The Colonial Zone was declared a World Cultural Patrimony by UNESCO ( http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/526 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 1994.