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.
A neighbourhood over from the bustling, cobblestone streets of the historical centre known as la Zona Colonial in Santo Domingo is El Barrio Chino, a lesser-known yet curious piece of Dominican history.
Built by the Spanish in the early 16th century, the Ozama Fortress is the first permanent military structure in the Americas, marking the beginning of Spanish colonization. Set at the back of sprawling, walled grounds, the fortress was built to resemble a medieval castle and is marked by a 69-feet tall central tower.
The National Pantheon, also known as the Pantheon of the Fatherland, is a mausoleum in the Dominican Republic where the remains of prominent figures in its history are preserved. This historical site is a testament to the country's rich past and serves as a resting place for its national heroes.
Faro a Colón, also known by its English name as the Columbus Lighthouse, is a monument and also the final resting place of the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus
