Hospital San Nicolás de Bari

The Hospital San Nicolás de Bari is a preserved hospital ruin, and it was recognized by UNESCO for being the oldest built in the Americas. Construction began in 1503 in , , at the behest of governor Nicolás de Ovando.
  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: hospital in the Dominican Republic
  • Also known as: Hospital San Nicolas de Bari

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Alcázar de Colón and Cathedral of Santo Domingo.

Museum
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 390 metres northeast of Hospital San Nicolás de Bari.

Church
The Cathedral of the Americas, , Cathedral Basilica of Santa María la Menor or Minor Basilica of Santa María de la Encarnación, officially known as the Minor Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady Saint Mary of the Incarnation or Annunciation, in the of is dedicated to St. is situated 260 metres southeast of Hospital San Nicolás de Bari.

Museum
The is one of the important cultural monuments built during the colonial era in , now the . It is located in the of . is situated 240 metres northeast of Hospital San Nicolás de Bari.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ciudad Colonial and Los Mameyes.

Village
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 Hospital San Nicolás de Bari.

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 Hospital San Nicolás de Bari.

Hospital San Nicolás de Bari

Latitude
18.47495° or 18° 28′ 30″ north
Longitude
-69.88537° or 69° 53′ 7″ west
Open location code
77CGF4F7+XV
Open­Street­Map ID
way 323836370
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q5908594
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Spanish—“Hospital San Nicolás de Bari” goes by many names.

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