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The Palacio Consistorial

June 9, 2014June 9, 2014 J.L. Keys Pictures of the Day

The Palacio Consistoral, originally constructed between 1502 and 1504, was the original location of the old town hall. The building has been remodeled many times losing much of its original facade. The remodeling done In the early 1900’s when the building was again remodeled they brought back much of the buildings original eloquence. The building […]

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First Video by LocalTV Dominicana

January 23, 2014 J.L. Keys News - Editorial

This is the start of some great videos by LocalTv Dominicana. When they produce more I will post. Santo Domingo Colonial, Historical City

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New Old Wall Unearthed in Colonial Zone

August 23, 2013August 23, 2013 J.L. Keys News - Editorial

They have been doing work in the Colonial City to improve the area and make it all around better for the locals and tourists alike. This big program is called Renovada Ciudad Colonial and will take years to complete. This post in the News Blog tells a little about the start of the project The […]

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Colonial Zone Made 10 Best For Summer 201

July 25, 2013 J.L. Keys News - Editorial

The 10 Best Caribbean Summer Vacations For 2013 according to The Caribbean Journal include the Colonial City of Dominican Republic! We are considered to be the “Best Summer Culture Vacation – Colonial Santo Domingo” along with the Hostal Nicolas de Ovando making it the perfect destination in the Caribbean. “The Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo […]

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Restoration Planned for the Cementerio Nacional

July 18, 2012March 10, 2020 J.L. Keys News - Editorial

The National District City Council/ Ayuntamiento del Distrito Nacional (ADN) are planning on restoring the historical Cementerio Nacional on Avenida Independencia in Santo Domingo. This was the first cemetery in the city, opened on August 29, 1824 and closed in 1965. It was declared a Historical Heritage site in 1987. The government wants to be […]

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Faro Colon Getting Cleaned-Up

December 28, 2011December 28, 2011 J.L. Keys News - Editorial

The Columbus Lighthouse/ Faro a Colon is being cleaned up finally. We are so glad to hear this as the park and the area had much potential to be a beautiful and friendly park. Located in Santo Domingo East/ Este on Avenida España in the Mirador del Este Park, this monument gets many visitors everyday. […]

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