Casa de Las Academias

Casa de Las Academias is a building in , , which is located on Calle Las Mercedes. Casa de Las Academias is situated nearby to the church , as well as near the police station .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Hospital San Nicolás de Bari and Cathedral of Santo Domingo.

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The 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. is situated 160 metres east of Casa de Las Academias.

Church
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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 340 metres southeast of Casa de Las Academias.

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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. is situated 290 metres north of Casa de Las Academias.

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 Casa de Las Academias.

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 Casa de Las Academias.

Casa de Las Academias

Latitude
18.47453° or 18° 28′ 28″ north
Longitude
-69.88678° or 69° 53′ 12″ west
Open location code
77CGF4F7+R7
Open­Street­Map ID
way 406666808
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
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