World Heritage Identification Number: 526
World Heritage since: 1990
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
Continent: Americas
UNESCO World Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
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The Colonial City of Santo Domingo: A Historical Gem in the Caribbean
The Colonial City of Santo Domingo, officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990, stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural significance of the Dominican Republic. Situated within the modern metropolis of Santo Domingo, this historic district, also known as Ciudad Colonial, Zona Colonial, or colloquially as "La Zona," offers visitors a captivating glimpse into the past while showcasing the vibrant spirit of the present.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
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 out on a grid pattern that became the model for almost all town planners in the New World.
Encyclopedia Record: Ciudad Colonial (Santo Domingo)
Ciudad Colonial is the historic central neighborhood of the Dominican Republic's capital Santo Domingo. It is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the Americas. The area has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is also known as Zona Colonial or more colloquially as "La Zona".Additional Site Details
Area: 106 hectares
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
(vi) — Directly associated with events or living traditions
Coordinates: 18.472394 , -69.885841
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