Photogallery of Santiago, Dominican Republic

Dominicaanse Republiek, Monument Santiago
Dominicaanse Republiek, Monument Santiago by Shurav @flickr
Cathedral in Santiago
Cathedral in Santiago by Keirn @flickr
Dominican Republic Art Deco
Dominican Republic Art Deco by Colros @flickr
Santiago
Santiago
Santiago Oriente
Santiago Oriente by matifb90 @flickr
Santiago Centro
Santiago Centro by Mauricio Vega Larrea @flickr
Santiago Centro
Santiago Centro by Basilio Robledo @flickr
Santiago
Santiago by Matias Negrete Pincetic @flickr
Santiago
Santiago by Christian Bobadilla @flickr
More to see in Santiago
Eduard Leon Jimenez cultural center runs in the city. This museum is considered one of the largest and multidirectional. Visitors can appreciate its collection of unique anthropological artifacts discovered in various parts of the Dominican Republic. The age of some archaeological finds is more than 5000 years. Besides, the museum has a great collection of works of art and ethnographic exhibits. La Habanera Tabacalera old cigar factory is a no less interesting sight. It has been operating steadily for over a century. It'll be of interest even to those who are not attracted to tobacco. They hold really exciting excursions there. Visitors can watch the process of cigar production. There is also an excellent specialized store on the territory of the factory. The Museum of Folk Art of Thomas Morel is worth a visit, as well. It presents a collection of exhibits relating to colonial times. One of the most valuable is a collection of carnival masks. Yet, they've carefully preserved household items and even homes of the first Spanish settlers. A significant part of the museum's exposition is dedicated to the culture and traditions of the indigenous inhabitants of the Dominican Republic. Beautiful Duarte Park is a special sightseeing facility. You can take a walk or take a horse-drawn carriage through the park. This ancient place is famous for its natural beauty. It is ideal for relaxing in private surroundings. They often hold leisure activities there. Nearby, is the Apostle … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Santiago

Santiago sightseeing

The city of Knights, Santiago, was founded by Bartolomeo Columbus in 1494. He appeared in these lands together with 30 Knights of the Holy Santiago Order. The city is also famous for producing high quality tobacco, good coffee, national rum and the birth of the famous dance of the Dominican Republic called "merengue". Besides the fact that Santiago is a well-developed industrial region, you will find here a large … Open

Travel guide to Santiago

Nearby, is the Apostle Santiago Cathedral, built in the 19th century. Many unique finishing elements survived in the cathedral. Visitors can admire skillful ornaments in mahogany, incredibly beautiful stained-glass windows, and fine carving. The cathedral and the park are of great importance to the local residents. They often come here to have rest from the city fuss. In the southern part of the park is located The … Open

Top sigths of Dominican Republic

Aguas Blancas Waterfall and Juan Dolio Beach are usually mentioned in the list of most important nature sights of the country, and Bahoruco coast is famous for its rich deposits of turquoise. It’s possible to find the blue stones during a simple walk on the beach. Locals use turquoise to make interesting souvenirs and amulets. Finally, the villages of Playa Macao and Punta Kana attract visitors with their large coconut palm groves. The groves are hardly penetrable, but sometimes they are crossed by bays and lagoons. … Open

Photogalleries of neighbours of Santiago

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