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Founded by the Spanish in 1496, on the east bank of the Ozama River and then moved by Nicolás de Ovando in 1502 to the west bank of the river, the city is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas, and was the first seat of the Spanish colonial rule in the New World, the Captaincy General of Santo Domingo.
11 Νοε 2024 · Santo Domingo was founded in 1496 by Bartholomew Columbus, brother of Christopher Columbus, as the capital of the first Spanish colony in the New World. The original city site was located on the left (east) bank of the Ozama River and was called Nueva Isabela in honour of Queen Isabella I of Spain.
25 Απρ 2018 · Santo Domingo, the capital city of the Dominican Republic, is the oldest continually inhabited European settlement in the Americas, having been founded in 1498 by Bartholomew Columbus, brother of Christopher. The city has a long and fascinating history, having been victimized by pirates, taken over by the French, re-named by a dictator, and more.
25 Απρ 2017 · Learn about the history and culture of Old Santo Domingo, the oldest European settlement in the Americas. Discover its monuments, universities, tourism, and threats to its conservation.
It was founded in 1496 by Christopher Columbus ’s brother Bartolomeo as the capital of the first Spanish colony in the New World and is the oldest permanent city established by Europeans in the Western Hemisphere. It was under French control from 1795 to 1809, and it was annexed to Spain in 1861.
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. 15th century. 1492- First Viceroyalty in the New World is established in Santo Domingo (Viceroyalty of the Indies) 1496 - Spanish colony of Santo Domingo, first permanent settlement in the New World, is established. [1]
History of Santo Domingo. Don Bartolomé Columbus, brother of Admiral Christopher Columbus, founded the city of Santo Domingo on the west bank of the Río Ozama on a date that generates controversy even today. Some historians date its establishment to the year 1496, others 1497 and still others, 1498. Its origin is also an object of contentionl ...
