Convento de los Dominicos

First University in the Americas

Among many "first things" in SD this one counts in the more interesting ones. The convent of Dominican friars dates back to 16 c and was the prime breakthrough of Catholicism in the Americas. The fr...

The first university in the Americas

The Dominican convent is said to be the first Catholic structure in the Americas. It is located on Calle Padre Billini, in an area where there are many attractions. This beautiful structure was starte...

A reverential , elegant church in lovely Colonial section of Santo Domingo .

You enter a cool and reserved space where the beautiful architecture and the splemnity engulf you . You feel the elegant solemnity one finds in beautiful , historical churches .

Interesting place!

I love the old buildings in this area of Santo Domingo. The convent was full of history and charm.It was located in a residential area that had lots of small parks. I had looked it up in my travel G...

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Excellent state of conservation. Unfortunately, to see the church you need to ask permission or wait for some religious function. But it's worth visiting it!