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Alcazar de Colon, Santo Domingo

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Visit the World Heritage Site of Alcazar de Colon, built over 500 years ago by Diego Colon, Christopher Columbus’ son. Currently housing the Caribbean’s greatest collection of medieval and Renaissance works, along with its famed tapestry collection, the historical residence offers something to interest any art connoisseur. Admire the beautifully restored rooms, filled with artifacts from the colonial era, and be transported back in time. You can take a guided tour to gain greater insight into the history of the artifacts, or simply hire an audio guide. To visit Alcazar de Colon on your trip to Santo Domingo, use our Santo Domingo trip builder website .

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• By Gaelleetthierry

  Palais du fils de Christophe Colomb, qui nous fait découvrir la vie de l'époque (à savoir que pour la plupart, les meubles et costumes sont des reconstitutions et non des pièces d'époque). A faire ave...  more »

  The Palace of the son of Christopher Columbus, which makes us discover the life of the time (i.e., for the most part, the furniture and costumes are reconstructions and not period pieces). To do with a guide, otherwise you would spend next to the visit.
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• By marcin717

  Wonderful house of son Christopher Colomb.Many atracktion.Historical place.Dla Polakow:warto odwiedzic,wiele ciekawych artefaktow,bardzo dobrze zachowane miejsce,wspaniale widoki z tarasow,miedzy inny...  more »

  Wonderful House of Son Christopher Colomb. Many atracktion. Historical Place. For Poles: It is worth visiting, many interesting artethings, very well preserved place, great views from the terraces, among other things, the view of the lanterns and grobs of Father Diega or Christopher Columbus. We can see how the people lived and what they had in their rooms . The Synowa Columbus had a potnik in the bedroom, see how. A Place worth visiting with a guide and with audio on the ears.
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• By Dondré S

  When I went here the museum was closed, but this building is worth seeing. The old school architecture is really cool to see. The plaza that its in has benches that over look the water and a doc with a view of a really cool bridge. If you're in the area you should make time for this. This is also the building on the back off the 1000 bill.

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• By Sky Ambler

  Really well done and the audio guide is excellent. The staff are so kind and helpful. Really cheerful and cordial. The items are well preserved. I only wish the museum was air conditioned because it is a very humid and sweaty situation.

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