Colonialism in Santo Domingo

Discover 2 places tagged “colonialism” in Santo Domingo.

The fortress is often overgrown with lush vegetation.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Fortaleza Ozama (Ozama Fortress)

The oldest colonial fortress in the Americas was once the home and later prison of Christopher Columbus.

Alcázar de Colón today.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Alcázar de Colón

After Christopher Columbus died, his son built a fancy house to rule from.

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