Zona Colonial, Dominican Republic
Alcázar de Colón
The Alcázar de Colón is the first fortified European palace built in the Americas. Located in the colonial area of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, it forms part of the Ciudad Colonial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Predominantly Gothic with Renaissance influences, the palace was constructed between 1511 and 1514, but fell into ruin by the mid-18th century.
- City
- Zona Colonial
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Category
- Museum
- Suggested visit
- About 120 minutes
More places in Zona Colonial
- Fortaleza Ozama
- Cathedral of Santo Domingo
- Columbus Lighthouse
- National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic
- Puente Juan Bosch
- Monastery of San Francisco, Santo Domingo
Background: Wikipedia