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After Christopher Columbus's arrival on the island in 1492, Santo Domingo became the site of the first cathedral, hospital, customs house and university in the Americas. This colonial town, founded in 1498, was laid ...
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It is also known as Zona Colonial (Colonial Zone) or more colloquially as "La Zona" (The Zone). The Ciudad Colonial is located on the west bank of the Ozama River, which bisects the city. It covers 1.06 km 2 (0.41 sq mi) bounded by a walled perimeter.
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16 Δεκ 2023 · Santo Domingo Ciudad Colonial map. This map shows points of interest, tourist attractions and sightseeings in Santo Domingo Ciudad Colonial. You may download, print or use the above map for educational, personal and non-commercial purposes. Attribution is required.
Founded in 1498, the Santo Domingo Colonial Zone is the oldest European settlement in the New World. In 1990, the entire area was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Colonial Zone is a wonderland of historic Spanish Colonial buildings and monuments.
The Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo, or “Zona Colonial“, is the historic heart of the capital of the Dominican Republic. It’s the oldest European settlement in the Americas, dating back to the late 15th century, and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990.
On December 8, 1990, it was declared by the United Nations Organization for Education and Culture (UNESCO) as a World Heritage Site, under the name of Colonial City of Santo Domingo, covering an area of 93 ha.
