Monastery of San Francisco, Santo Domingo

Monasterio de San Francisco in Santo Domingo de Guzmán, , is a monastery that was built between 1508–1560, with the arrival of the Franciscan fathers.
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  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: 16th century monastery in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
  • Also known as: “Monasterio de San Francisco” and “Ruinas de San Francisco”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Alcázar de Colón and Casa del Cordón.

Museum
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The is the first fortified palace built in the Americas. Located in the colonial area of , , it forms part of the , a UNESCO World Heritage Site. is situated 330 metres east of Monastery of San Francisco, Santo Domingo.

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is situated 180 metres east of Monastery of San Francisco, Santo Domingo.

Museum
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The is one of the important cultural monuments built during the colonial era in , now the . It is located in the of . is situated 300 metres southeast of Monastery of San Francisco, Santo Domingo.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ciudad Colonial and Los Mameyes.

Village
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is the historic central neighborhood of the 's capital . It is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the Americas.

Neighborhood
is a neighbourhood in the city of in the of the . This neighbourhood is populated in particular by individuals from the middle classes. is situated 2½ km east of Monastery of San Francisco, Santo Domingo.

Neighborhood
is a Sector in the city of in the of the . This neighborhood is populated in particular by individuals from the middle class. is situated 5 km northwest of Monastery of San Francisco, Santo Domingo.

Monastery of San Francisco, Santo Domingo

Latitude
18.47695° or 18° 28′ 37″ north
Longitude
-69.88583° or 69° 53′ 9″ west
Open location code
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Open­Street­Map ID
way 316385785
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Wiki­data ID
Q6898286
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