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Guide Location: Dominican Republic » Santo Domingo
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 2.5 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 2.5 km
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Author: Maia
Santo Domingo is very beautiful and popular among tourists. The city offers a large variety of distinct cultural spots, thus making Santo Domingo all the more attractive. Museums, theaters, and other beautiful buildings line the city streets, clearly demonstrating culture through its traditions and its art.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Museum of Dominican Man
The Museum of Dominican Man features a lot of information and worthy facts prior to the arrival of the Spanish. Here, visitors may learn about the slave trade as well as the other events during this time period. Several exhibits showcase pre-Columbian artifacts, while other displays focus on costumes and other historical pieces.
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2) National Museum of History and Geography
The National Museum of History and Geography is famous for its unheralded amount of information which speculates on the life, history, and geography of the Dominican Republic. The large museum is divided into five different sections, each with a particular niche or area of focus.
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3) Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art was created in 1976. Originally regarded as The Gallery of Modern Art, this modern museum features paintings and various other art from various local designers. Tourists must also take a detour outside where they will find a beautiful garden.
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4) Teatro Nacional
The Teatro Nacional (National Theatre) is part of the Plaza de la Cultura (Culture Plaza) complex. The theatre is the center piece of the complex and is surrounded by several different museums and cultural institutions. The complex is located on Avenida Máximo Gomez and was designed by Teófilo Carbonell, a Dominican architect.
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5) Museum of Natural History
The Museum of Natural History was constructed in 1982. The Natural History museum offers an angle into the distinct flora and fauna life of the Dominican Republic. The museum is separated into three different sections, each with a unique theme. Visitors will learn about the solar system, formation of the Antilles, as well as the many ecosystems of marine life.
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6) Biblioteca Nacional Pedro Enriquez Urena
If you want to find out more about Dominican Republic history, than you should visit the National Library. The library's catalog is incredibly vast, full with old articles and documents which describe the history of Santo Domingo.
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7) Palacio de Bellas Artes
The Palace of Fine Arts of the Dominican Republic was built on May 15, 1956. The Palace occupies a 13,000 square meter area, owning such amazing venues as The National theater, The National School of of Visual Art, National Folkloric Ballet, National Choir, National School of Dances, and School of Dramatic Art. Visitors have the opportunity to take classes and expand their knowledge in this educational environment.
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