Santo Domingo is known as the capital of Dominican Republic which is surrounded by many splendid locations. This country is blessed with many museums and galleries, but if you are looking for a number of diverse pleasurable historical sites which are clustered together in a single city then Santo Domingo is without any doubt the most appropriate option. Along with thousands of travelers exploring this rich ancient destination, the city also offers you with luxurious and comfortable hotel options which are at very affordable deals.
Attractions in Santo Domingo:
There are many historical attractions which grasp the attention of travelers belonging to all age groups. Some of the charming and delight full attractions are given below.
Zona Colonial:
The perfect start to explore Santo Domingo is the old town colonial city. Nearby the Independence Park you will find the first city in the new world which was built by European setters. The first street in the Americas is named as Calle de Las Damas, besides this site there are many old historical buildings including the oldest fortress in the Americas. While exploring this unique site you will find out the house of Nicolas de Ovando. You will also find numerous old churches and outstanding museums like Museo de las Casas which is the museum of the Royal house. Larimar and Amber World Museum has interesting pure quality of goods which you can buy. They are slightly expensive because they are found very rarely and also used in Jewelry products. Certainly Amber Museum features exceptional educational exhibits of this precious Jewel.
The old town is quite easy to walk around by yourself; you should have a detailed map otherwise if you have less time then you can easily hire a guide who will direct you with all the historical sites. Just as an advice negotiate a rate and stick with it otherwise at the end they will charge you with a good amount of money for the services which they had provided you. You can also recharge your batteries by having a cup of coffee in one of the cafes or bistros in front of the Spanish Square which have an implausible view. You can also have juice, beer, soda, water or a light snack from the supermarket and sit on the steps by square and take pleasure in people who are roaming around.
You can also travel around The Catedral Primada de America-The Cathedral, Convento de los dominicos, Iglesia Santa Barbara, Regina Angelorum and many other old churcheswhich have beautiful structures with outstanding art work.
There are many Cheap flights to Santo Domingo available from all airports in United Kingdom. You can leave with US Airways via Charlotte or Philadelphia on great special deals. Air France also leaves to Santo Domingo all around the year with great promotional fares.
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