Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic. It is situated on the southeast coast of the island of Hispaniola, at the mouth of the Ozama River, and is the oldest permanent city established by Europeans in the Western Hemisphere. The city is also the seat of the oldest Roman Catholic archbishopric in the Americas.
The Colonial City of Santo Domingo, which includes narrow streets with 16th to early 20th century architecture, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1990. The area features colonial buildings that have been converted into museums, shops, hotels, restaurants, and cafes. |
