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10 best places in Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo is the oldest European city in the Americas, where cobblestone streets of the Colonial Zone spill into a lively Malecón and merengue-fueled nightlife.
Zona Colonial
The first European city in the New World, a UNESCO site of 16th-century cobbled streets.
Catedral Primada de América
The Americas' first cathedral, built in the 1540s in a Gothic-Renaissance style.
Alcázar de Colón
The residence of Columbus's son, now a museum of colonial-era furniture and art.
Calle El Conde
The old town's pedestrian main street, lined with shops, cafés and street musicians.
Malecón de Santo Domingo
A long Caribbean seafront promenade that comes alive in the evenings and on weekends.
Museo de las Casas Reales
The former governors' palace, housing the story of the island's colonial administration.
Mercado Modelo
A covered crafts market selling cigars, amber and carved wooden souvenirs.
Faro a Colón
A monumental lighthouse-mausoleum said to hold Columbus's remains.
Mesón de Bari
A legendary Colonial Zone tavern serving classic Dominican fare with live jazz.
Café del Teatro
An atmospheric café beside the National Theatre, favored by local artists and writers.
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