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Santo Domingo Travel Guide - Dominican Republic wonderful Memories
Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic and the oldest European city in the Americas. The old city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Santo Domingo is the capital city of the Dominican Republic, and it prides itself in being the first European city in the New World. Founded by Christopher Columbus's brother Bartolome Colombus in 1496, it is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas and was the first seat of the Spanish colonial empire in the New World. For this reason, the city of Santo Domingo has a really rich historic and cultural heritage that makes any visit extremely worthwhile. Nowadays, it remains one of the most populous cities in the Central America-Caribbean area, and the main economic and commercial center of this region. The city is divided into two parts by the Ozama River. The western side is very developed economically, while the eastern part, known as Santo Domingo Este, has historically lagged behind.
The most important tourist destination of the city is the Zona Colonial or Colonial Zone, on the western bank of the river and facing the Caribbean Sea. To the west of the Zona Colonial lies Gazcue, one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, filled with old Victorian houses and tree-lined streets. The city's waterfront George Washington Avenue, knows as El Malecon, borders the Caribbean Sea and attracts many tourists because of its hotels, casinos, palm-lined boulevards and monuments. Surrounding the Gazcue area you will find the Palacio Nacional (seat of the Dominican government), the National Theater, the Museums in the Plaza de la Cultura, and the Palace of Fine Arts.
In the central part of western Santo Domingo lies the economic and commercial heart of the city, in an area known as the Poligono Central and delimited by the 27 de Febrero, John F. Kennedy, Winston Churchill and Maximo Gomez avenues. This high-income area remains rather unexplored by tourists, despite offering most of the best dining and shopping available in the city. Many of the city's most affluent neighborhoods surround the city's two main parks, the Parque Mirador Sur in the South and the Jardin Botanico in the North.
In the less developed Oriental Santo Domingo you will find other major monuments and tourist spots, such as Columbus's Lighthouse, where the explorer's remains are buried, the open caves of the Parque Nacional Los Tres Ojos, and the National Aquarium. This all makes of Santo Domingo a cosmopolitan, vibrant and bustling city with very distinct neighborhoods and ambiances, all worth a visit, and providing the most diverse cultural experiences.
Santo Domingo was, until recently, a huge city (pop. nearly 4 million people) that was split into 5 independent municipalities: Distrito Nacional, Santo Domingo Este, Santo Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo Norte and Boca Chica. Fortunately, nearly all tourist attractions and shopping, dining and entertainment venues are located relatively close to each other in the Distrito Nacional, making it easy for you to get around and see the sights.
A lot to see in Santo Domingo such as :
Alcázar de Colón
Basilica Cathedral of Santa María la Menor
Columbus Lighthouse
Los Tres Ojos
Fortaleza Ozama
Museo de las Casas Reales
Calle Las Damas
National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic
Parque Colon
Zona Colonial
Dr. Rafael Ma. Moscoso National Botanical Garden
Plaza de la Hispanidad or Spain
Puerta del Conde
Presidencia de la República Dominicana
The 3 Eyes National Park
Malecón de Santo Domingo
Monasterio de San Francisco
Dominican Republic National Aquarium
Independencia Park
Parque Zoológico Nacional
Mercado Modelo
Altar de la Patria
Museum of Dominican Man
Sambil
Caribbean Splash Water (Water Park)
Trampoline Children's Museum
Amber World Museum
Memorial Museum of Dominican Resistance
Chu Chu Colonial
Flag Square of Santo Domingo
Dominican Convent
Mirador Sur Park
National Museum of Natural History
Guibia Public Beach
Avenida Malecón
Theater House
AquaMundo
Ágora Mall
Kahkow Experience
Casa de Tostado
Puerta de la Misericordia
Enriquillo Park
Mirador Del Sur Joaquín Balaguer Park
Duarte Park
Parque Iberoamérica
Wax Museum Juan Pablo Duarte
Church of Las Mercedes
Casa del Cordon
Sans Souci
Palacio Consistorial
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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - Port Report
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Panteon Nacional, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Panteon Nacional
What is today the Panteon Nacional or National Mausoleum, was the last building constructed by the Spaniards in Santo Domingo. Built between 1714 and 1748, it originally served as a church consisting of a central nave and two lateral chapels.
Here the Jesuit Fathers gave mass with their backs turned to the congregation. They turned their backs to the congregation so that Jesus Christ would be in front of them and in this way all would face Jesus. The organ was in the back and the chorus sang from the balconies above.
Next to the Jesuit Church on the Calle de las Damas was a small plaza known as the Plazoleta de Maria de Toledo, which was used by the priests to talk and to pass the time before giving mass.
When the Jesuits were expelled for having allied themselves politically, the building passed through a succession of uses. It was used as a warehouse for tobacco, a theatre, a school and as headquarters for various governmental institutions.
In 1955, during the reign of the dictator, Trujillo, it was restored and declared the Panteon Nacional, a cemetery for national heroes. The chandelier that hangs from the ceiling is made of bronze and was a gift from General Francisco Franco the dictator of Spain to Trujillo.
Under the chandelier is the eternal flame that burns 24 hours a day.
Only one foreigner is interred in the Panteon Nacional, Eugenio Maria de Hostos, who fought for Puerto Rican independence without obtaining it and it was his dying wish to be buried in an independent nation.
In the Dominican Republic, he founded the first school for teachers.
On the ceiling of the Panteon Nacional is a mural by the Spanish artist, Rafael Pellicer, called Ascensión a los Cielos (Ascension to Heaven) and El Juicio Final (The final Judgment.)
Other heroes interred in the Panteon Nacional include, Concepcion Bona, the designer of the Dominican flag, Americo Lugo, the great Dominican historian, General Pedro Santana, our first constitutional president, the Admirals Juan Bautista Canbiaso and Juan Alejandro Acosta, founders of the Dominican Navy and Emilio Prud'homme and José Reyés who wrote the words and music for the Dominican National Anthem.
The 36 tombs that do not bear names are for future heroes and the one with no marking is for the Unknown Soldier.
At the entrance to the Panteon Nacional, an Honor Guard stands at attention remaining absolutely still.
The flags of the various branches of the Dominican Armed Forces fly within the Panteon Nacional: the Army, Navy, Air Force and National Police.
Photos & Virtual Tour by Udo Rauschenberger, 360TOURIST.net
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: ACS SUMMIT
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Heads of state from all over the Caribbean have begun arriving in the Dominican Republic for a summit likely to be dominated by the international banana war.
However it was the arrival of Cuba's revolutionary leader Fidel Castro which attracted the most attention.
The second summit of the 25-member Association of Caribbean States (A-C-S), formed in 1995, was to be formally inaugurated at Santo Domingo's National Theatre with a speech by the Dominican President.
The A-C-S consists of all the Caribbean islands and nations with Caribbean coastline.
That includes Central America and Latin America's so-called Group of Three - Venezuela, Colombia and Mexico.
In honour of its high profile visitors the Santo Domingo International Airport was fully decorated with banners.
Even along Santo Domingo's main tree lined road, the palm trees were totally ornate with picture and signs advertising the summit.
Most people were gearing up for Fidel Castro's visit.
The 72-year-old communist leader has kept a low profile in recent months despite heavy foreign criticism for the trial of four local dissidents and the passing of a new anti-subversion law.
In 40 years of power since his 1959 revolution, Castro has only once visited the Dominican Republic, which is part of the Hispaniola island next to Cuba.
He first came in 1998, soon after diplomatic ties were restored, in a Caribbean tour intended to boost Cuba's regional integration and his profile as a regional statesman.
This time he was given the red carpet treatment and greeted by Dominican president Leonel Fernandez.
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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Caribbean, North America
Santo Domingo, known officially as Santo Domingo de Guzmán, is the capital and largest city in the Dominican Republic. Its metropolitan population reached 2,907,100 in 2010, excluding rural population. The city is located on the Caribbean Sea, at the mouth of the Ozama River. Founded by Bartholomew Columbus 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, it is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas, and was the first seat of Spanish colonial rule in the New World. It lies within the boundaries of the Distrito Nacional, itself bordered on three sides by Santo Domingo Province. Santo Domingo is the site of the first university, cathedral, castle, monastery, and fortress in the New World, the city's Colonial Zone, was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Santo Domingo was called Ciudad Trujillo, from 1936 to 1961, after the Dominican Republic's dictator, Rafael Trujillo, named the capital after himself. Following his assassination, the city resumed its original designation. Today, Santo Domingo is the Dominican Republic's major metropolis and is the largest city in the Caribbean by population. The Ozama river flows 148 kilometres (92 miles) before emptying into the Caribbean Sea. Santo Domingo's position on its banks was of great importance to the city's economic development and the growth of trade during colonial times. The Ozama River is where the country's busiest port is located. The average temperature in Santo Domingo varies little, because the tropical trade winds help mitigate the heat and humidity throughout the year. Thanks to these trade winds, Santo Domingo has a tropical climate but seldom experiences the oppressive heat and humidity that one may expect to find. December and January are the coolest months and July and August are the warmest. Santo Domingo averages 1,445 millimetres (56.9 in) of rain annually. Its driest months are from January through April, however, due to the trade winds and mountains to the southwest, rain is seen even during these months. Because its driest month is just below 60 millimetres (2.4 in), Santo Domingo falls under the tropical monsoon climate category under the Köppen climate classification. Like many other cities in the Caribbean, Santo Domingo is very susceptible to hurricanes. The lowest recorded temperature has been 6.0 °C (42.8 °F) and the highest 39.5 °C (103.1 °F). Many of Santo Domingo's most notable landmarks are located within the Zona Colonial district of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990. The Colonial Zone, bordered by the Río Ozama, also has an impressive collection of 16th century buildings, including palatial houses and majestic churches that reflect the architectural style of the late medieval period. The city's most important colonial buildings include the Catedral Santa María La Menor, called La Catedral Primada de América, America's First Cathedral, which states its distinction; the Alcázar de Colón, America's first castle, once the residence of Viceroy of the Indies Don Diego Colón, a son of Christopher Columbus; the Monasterio de San Francisco, the ruins of the first monastery in the Americas; the Museo de las Casas Reales, in a monumental complex that includes the former Palace of the Governors and the building of the former Royal Audiencia of Santo Domingo; the Fortaleza Ozama, the oldest fortress in the Americas; the Pantéon Nacional, a former Jesuit edifice now hosting the remains of various renowned Dominicans; and the Dominican Convent, the first convent in the Americas. Just outside the fortifications's Puerta del Conde is the Altar de la Patria, erected in 1976 as a monument to the heroes of the country's independence in 1844. Outside of the Ciudad Colonial, the Malecón (seawall) is a vibrant commercial and touristic area, marked by major hotels and several Trujillo-era monuments including a large obelisk located at the eastern end of George Washington Avenue. Other places of cultural interest are Plaza de la Cultura, which houses the city's most important cultural venues, including the Teatro Nacional (National Theater) and various museums; the Palacio Nacional, which houses the Presidency of the Dominican Republic; the Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts), a neoclassical building that is the permanent home of the country's National Symphony Orchestra; and the Boulevard 27 de Febrero, a pedestrian promenade located on the busy Avenida 27 de Febrero, which displays works of art from prominent Dominican artists and sculptors. Another attraction is the Centro Olímpico Juan Pablo Duarte, a sports complex in the center of Santo Domingo. This complex was used during the 2003 Pan American Games. Santo Domingo is the location of numerous museums, many of which are located in the Zona Colonial district.
DETECTIVE WILLY [2016 Dominican Film Festival]
Directed by Jose María Cabral. Dominican Republic, 2015. Comedy. In Spanish with English Subtitles, 96 min.
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(216 Fort Washington Ave at 168th Street)
Willy Echevarria is a policeman in a small town in the Dominican Republic. He's also a fan of and yearns to be like the leads of classic Film Noir. After he is fired in a bumbled operation with his bad cop partner, Bruce Garcia, Willy has a chance to restore his career by finding a historical artifact that mysteriously went missing from a national museum.
Willy es un policía en un pequeño pueblo de República Dominicana; es también fanático de los detectives del cine negro. Después de ser despedido por un desastroso operativo en el que su compañero, Bruce, le juega sucio, Willy tendrá la oportunidad de recuperar su posición encontrando un objecto que desapareció misteriosamente del museo nacional.
Director’s Biography
José María Cabral, born in Santo Domingo in 1988, started his film career producing and directing short films while still in high school. While finishing his senior year in 2008, he produced and directed “Excexos,” which was shown in theaters in his native Santo Domingo. Jose Maria attended film schools in New York, Los Angeles and Spain. Since 2009 he has been involved in the production of social impact videos that have reached viral status on the internet. In 2010, Jose María directed his first professional feature film “Jaque Mate,” shot in the Dominican Republic. The film was a hit in theaters and at international film festivals.
Biografía del Director
José María Cabral, nació en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana el 24 de julio del 1988. En 2008, José María produjo y dirigió “Excexos.” La película fue estrenada en los cines de su ciudad natal de Santo Domingo, mientras terminaba su último año de bachillerato. Desde 2009 ha estado involucrado en la producción de videos de impacto social que han alcanzado estatus viral en internet. En 2010 José María dirigió su primera película “Jaque Mate,” rodada en la República Dominicana y la cual fue un hit comercialmente así como en festivales internacionales.
Janelle Commissiong of Trinidad and Tobago for Miss Universe 1977
Janelle Penny Commissiong (born June 15, 1953) is a Trinidadian politician, model and beauty queen.
Commissiong migrated to the United States at the age of 13, and returned to Trinidad and Tobago ten years later. After winning the Miss Trinidad and Tobago title, she went on to be crowned Miss Universe 1977 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
In New York City, she studied fashion at the Fashion Institute of Technology, but returned to Port of Spain in 1976. The following year, Commissiong was selected to represent the Island at the 1977 Miss Universe competition in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
She was elected Miss Photogenic four days before the final, becoming the first black woman to win these awards in Miss Universe history. On July 16, in the National Theater of Santo Domingo, Commissiong was crowned Miss Universe, attracting international attention as the first black winner in the chronology of Miss Universe.
During her reign, she was an advocate for black rights and world peace. Commissiong was awarded the Trinity Cross, the country's highest award, in 1977. Three postage stamps were also issued in her honour.
Commissiong was named chair of the newly-formed Tourism Trinidad Destination Management Company in October 2017. From 2012 to 2015 she had served as vice-chair of its predecessor agency, the Tourism Development Company.
She married Brian Bowen, founder of Bowen Marine, who died in an accident in November 1989. After his death, she married businessman Alwin Chow. She studied at Bishop Anstey High School.
Yaritza Reyes in Preliminary Competition at Miss Universe 2013
Yaritza Reyes / Miss Dominican Republic Universe in Preliminary Competition at Miss Universe 2013
Arrival Ceremony for President Blanco of the Dominican Republic on April 10, 1984
Full Title: State Visit Dominican Republic on April 10, 1984. President Reagan's and President Salvador Jorge Blanco's Remarks at Arrival Ceremony on South Lawn
Creator(s): President (1981-1989 : Reagan). White House Television Office. 1/20/1981-1/20/1989 (Most Recent)
Series: Video Recordings, 1/20/1981 - 1/20/1989
Collection: Records of the White House Television Office (WHTV) (Reagan Administration), 1/20/1981 - 1/20/1989
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Production Date: 4/10/1984
Access Restriction(s):Unrestricted
Use Restriction(s):Unrestricted
Contact(s): Ronald Reagan Library (LP-RR), 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065-0600
Phone: 800-410-8354, Fax: 805-577-4074, Email: reagan.library@nara.gov
National Archives Identifier:5730544
CROWNING MOMENT: Miss Universe 1997
Miss Universe 1977, the 26th Miss Universe pageant, was held on July 16,1977 at the National Theater in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Janelle Commission of Trinidad and Tobago was crowned by Rina Messinger of Israel at the end of the event.
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Santo Domingo City Tour
An amazing day for history and cultural. Discover Santo Domingo, the first city of the Americas. Stroll through yesterday's narrow walkways and set out to unveil the humble beginnings of the New World. Tour the oldest colonial city, erected in the 15th century. Pay homage to the First Cathedral of the Americas, birthplace of a fervent Catholic faith. Visit the National Patheon, monument of historic significance once a Jesuits church, it later became the final resting place of many notable Dominican figures. Wander through the Mueso de la Casas Reales, formerly the Governmental Palace, has an alluring display of colonial era artifacts.
Then it’s time for a delicious typical lunch to experience a fascinating culinary feast with an outburst of ambrosial flavors. Then go to the boardwalk of Santo Domingo The Malecon where you will see the beauty of the Caribbean Sea and modern buildings such as the Fine Arts Palace, National Theatre and Presidential Palace. See the lighthouse built in 1992 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Columbus' landing in the America's and the site of Columbus' remains.
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Beyond Cinema speaks with Dominican Republic Film Commissioner Ellis Perez
Beyond Cinema magazine's Elliot Kotek speaks with Dominican Republic film commissioner Mr. Ellis Perez about the new success of the DR in attracting film production to the island.
Santo Domingo Dominican Republic
Changing of the guard at the Pantheon, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and visit to a cigar factory.
Squad Competitions at Las Calderas Naval Base, Dominican Republic
Squad competitions during Tradewinds 2014 at Las Calderas Naval Base, Dominican Republic. More military videos at
Tradewinds. HD Video by Sgt. Bobby Gonzalez | Marine Forces Reserve | Date: 06.24.2014. Members of partner nations participate in squad competitions during Tradewinds 2014 at Las Calderas Naval Base, Dominican Republic, June 24, 2014. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint combined exercise conducted in order to build partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions and humanitarian aid and disaster response operations capacity and promote interoperability and multinational relationships throughout the theater (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Sgt. Bobby J. Gonzalez/Released). Available in high definition.
El Milagro de Fatima Liars Only Lie.wmv
Liars Only Lie from El Milagro de Fatima at the National Theatre in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic September 2009
La Vega, Dominican Republic, Tag der Unabhängigkeit, www.domrep.tv
Strassenumzug von allen Klassen der Schulen in La Vega, traditionell am Tag der Unabhängigkeit. Dieses Video stammt von 2008. Look at:
Megadeth Tribute (Dominican Republic) - Footage #1
Celebrated at Cinema Cafe Santo Domingo on Saturday September 10th of 2016. In the memory of Nick Menza.
Carlos Morales Ascuaciatti - Vocals
Daniel Acosta - Guitars
Carlos Suarez - Guitars
Albert De Peña - Guitars
Tito Cairo - Bass
Mario Ventura - Drums
Miguel Javierre (Mickey Madness) - Guest Vocals
Silvia Almonte - Guest Vocals
Special thanks to Carlos Sánchez for the recording!
Song Summary:
0:00 - 1:15 Sweating Bullets
1:16 - 2:15 Symphony of Destruction
2:16 - 3:55 Trust (ft. Mickey Madness)
3:56 - 4:51 A Tout Le Monde (ft. Silvia Almonte)
4:52 - 5:29 Skin O My Teeth
5:30 - 6:34 Killing Is My Business, And Business Is Good
6:35 - 8:08 Back In The Day
8:09 - 8:45 The Threat Is Real
8:46 - 13:28 Hangar 18
13:29 - 14:53 She'Wolf (ft. Mickey Madness)
14:54 - 16:28 Rust In Peace... Polaris
16:29 - 17:41 Peace Sells
17:42 - 18:34 Holy Wars... The Punishement Due
18:35 - 19:35 Dystopia
19:36 - 20:16 Wake Up Dead
20:17 - 22:36 Tornado of Souls
22:37 - 24:35 Holy Wars (Encore)
Documental Republica Dominicana
CCS 2019 Dominican Republic
The Cambridge Christian School 11th & 12th graders went to the Dominican Republic on a mission trip.