The Iglesia and Fuerte Santa Bárbara , located in the Colonial Zone, has been in the process of being restored for many years. Finally, the work is getting the attention it deserves and is proceeding rapidly with some amazing discoveries. The Iglesia de Santa Bárbara was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990. […]
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Plaza Montecino In Disgrace
The monument dedicated to Fray Antón de Montecinos sits at the entrance of the Rio Ozama, Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo. It is one of the first things people see entering the port of Santo Domingo. The statue of Fray Antón de Montecinos was designed by Mexican sculptor Antonio Castellanos is almost 15 feet (15 meters) […]
New Old Wall Unearthed in Colonial Zone
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 […]
The Restoration of Parque Rosado 1
Update – I made a picture album with all the restoration pictures I have and will take in the Colonial Zone fixing-up process. Renovada Ciudad Colonial. New pictures will be added often to show the process throughout the years. Plaza Pellerano Castro named after the poet Arturo Bautista Pellerano Castro. This quiet park is better […]
