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Cathedral of Santa María la Menor, Santo Domingo

Calle Arzobispo Meriño, Santo Domingo 10211
 
 
 
 
 
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Cathedral of Santa María la Menor
 

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Cathedral of Santa María la Menor or Catedral Primada de America, the first in the New World, is the most important monument in Santo Domingo. It was constructed from 1514 to 1546. Its complete translated name is the Holy Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of our Lady Holy Mary of the Incarnation. Constructed in mostly late Gothic architecture, it includes Romanesque characteristics and the main facade was built out of coral rock. The chapels were built later than the main temple, and until 1992 one chapel housed the remains of Christopher Columbus, which are now in the Columbus Lighthouse .
 
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A bit of a letdown
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Historically this is one of the most important places in the Americas as it denotes Spain's colonization practice of combining the "cross and sword." This long serving institution is in need of upkeep and some tourist information would not be out of the question.
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I live in villa duarte,El faro a colon
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what i like is that u can go back to the beggining of the history[1492],all history has a beggining and this is a perfect example that we all have 2 fallow.no human had ever seen anything like this b-4
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Our Father who art in Heaven....
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What a remarkable landmark and jewel of the church. Its a peaceful, beautiful, stimulating place where the human just for a second almost can sense the presence of God. A sturdy testimony to the reverent architecture of the day and the beauty of European influence. Together with the sparkle of the Caribbean make this place a really wonderful religious place to visit in Santo Domingo.
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we can't wait to be there!
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I don't know because I have not been there but from the pictures it lookes real nice!Everyone has agreed that we will go in the summer!My freinds and I can't wait till that time come! Thank u! Have Fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The Best In Town
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It is far and away the best conserved example of early Spanish colonial construction in Santo Domingo. It is also a popular place of worship and is peaceful out of service hours. Well worth a visit whatever your personal creed.
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Perfect wedding church
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It is absolutely beautiful! It was also amazing to see how well crafted it is, and how much detail was put into it, especially considering when it was built!
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go there
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It was so nice to see that place, I went there four times.
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